Finance For Non Financial Managers In A Week

Learn in a week, what the leading non-financial managers learn in a lifetime. The ability to understand finance is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.

The ability to understand finance is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Roger Mason, a leading expert on business finance as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order become confident with financial issues. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

Finance For Non-Financial Managers In A Week is a simple and straightforward training course in finance, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From the profit statement and the balance sheet through to costing and budgets, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'What is the return on investment?', 'Do we have the resources?' and 'What are the cash implications?' You'll also find exercises to help you put it all into action. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas finance and accounting, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Finance For Non-Financial Managers In A Week is your fastest route to success: - Sunday: An introduction to the profit statement - Monday: An introduction to the balance sheet - Tuesday: Understanding published accounts - Wednesday: Accounting ratios and investment decisions - Thursday: Cash and the management of working capital - Friday: Costing - Saturday: Budgets ABOUT THE SERIES In A Week books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day, you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world, this series enables readers not just to get up to speed, but to get ahead.

This ground breaking text continues to guide managers, executives, and business students with little experience in the field of finance. Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Seventh Edition, offers a practical introduction to financial decision making for students with no previous exposure to accounting or finance principles or for those that want to broaden their understanding of financial analysis or upgrade old skills in the field of financial management and accounting. This seventh edition improves the clarity and conciseness of many finance techniques and the relationship between the various concepts covered in the book, enabling students to master the language and concepts of finance and accounting to assist them in future careers as managers or entrepreneurs. It also incorporates International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as GAAP closes out in Canada.

Every business and organisation, no matter what its size, requires competent financial management. Now in its fifth edition, this highly successful book is written for those who don¿t have a background in finance and accounting but who need to know how money works. Using local and international case studies, Simply Finance demystifies financial concepts and jargon so you can improve your decision-making and add value to your business. This book will help you to: - Analyse and interpret financial statements - Make better decisions using financial information - Produce realistic and useful budgets - Make better investment decisions - Understand different valuation techniques - Communicate better with the `bean counters¿.

AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL REPORTS--WITH NEW TACTICS FOR BUDGETING AND PINPOINTING KEY FINANCIAL AREAS Financial decisions impact virtually every area of your company. As a manager, it's up to you to understand how and why. Finance for Nonfinancial Managers helps you understand the information in essential financial reports and then shows you how to use that understanding to make informed, intelligent decisions. It provides a solid working knowledge of: Basic Financial Reports--All about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and more Cost Accounting--Methods to assess which products or services are most profitable to your firm Operational Planning and Budgeting--Ways to use financial knowledge to strengthen your company Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Key Terms: Clear defi nitions of key terms and concepts Smart Managing: Tactics and strategies for managing change Tricks of the Trade: Tips for executing the tactics in the book Mistake Proofing: Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Caution: Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong For Example: Examples of successful change-management tactics Tools: Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques