{"product_id":"the-essentials-of-finance-and-accounting-for-nonfinancial-managers-paperback","title":"The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Fields\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey say that numbers don't lie, but what if you can't even read them? Discover how great managers use financial data to guide decisions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial analysis reports, budgeting reports, forecasting and measuring reports--sometimes they all run together, don't they? \u003cem\u003eThe Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers\u003c\/em\u003e is here to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of a business classic demystifies finance and accounting and gives managers the tools they need to make better decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with fresh insights, case studies, and street-level exercises to help non-numbers people master the numbers game, this guide reveals how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamentals of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret balance sheets, income\/cash flow statements, and annual reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSift through conflicting data to find the most relevant figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate key information about competitors and suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze variances and calculate break-even points and other vital measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe numbers are too important to allow others to translate for you. \u003cem\u003eThe Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers\u003c\/em\u003e shows you how to read them yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine the impact on future decisions when you grasp not only what the numbers mean but can use that insight to drive your business forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can be a great manager responsible for a valuable department; but if you don't know how to analyze financial reports and use the data to guide decisions, you'll quickly hit a ceiling. \u003c\/p\u003e  Numbers are the language of key players in every organization. But how many managers really know how to read a balance sheet? How many grasp what all those figures can tell you about your organization or unit's financial health? And how many can confidently talk about P\u0026amp;L statements, capital expenditures, EBITA, and discounted cash flow?   Fortunately, you don't need an accounting degree to become fluent in the basics of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. This third edition of a popular crash course for managers helps you make sense of financial data, assess performance, and channel efforts into the most promising areas. Packed with the latest information on federal regulations, pertinent GAAP rules, global trends that can impact the financial picture, expanded case studies, and new practice exercises that reinforce the lessons and strengthen skills, this book explains how to:   Interpret balance sheets, income\/cash flow statements, and annual reports - Sift through conflicting data to find the most relevant figures - Locate key information about competitors and suppliers - Analyze variances and calculate break-even points and other vital measures - Assess return on assets to evaluate profit centers - Conduct forecasting before launching big projects - Spot \"red flags\" that might be lurking in the financials - And much more   When you know how to think like a financial analyst, you replace guesswork with hard facts. \u003ci\u003eThe Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers\u003c\/i\u003e will give you a clear, solid grounding in how to understand and apply financial data--and make decisions that drive your business forward.   Edward Fields has taught a popular AMA course on finance and accounting fundamentals for decades, and consults on strategic and financial issues. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEDWARD FIELDS has taught a popular AMA course on finance and accounting fundamentals for decades and consults with many multinational corporations on strategic and financial issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478475075891,"sku":"9780814436943","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VHRlTkFYd3lDNDhFZlo3RzdzUWxuUT09.webp?v=1759647426","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-essentials-of-finance-and-accounting-for-nonfinancial-managers-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}