Finance for Nonfinancial Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)

Finance for Nonfinancial Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)

<h4>AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL REPORTS--WITH NEW TACTICS FOR BUDGETING AND PINPOINTING KEY FINANCIAL AREAS</h4> <p>Financial decisions impact virtually every area of your company. As a manager, it's up to you to understand how and why.</p> <p><i>Finance for Nonfinancial Managers</i> 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:<ul> <li>Basic Financial Reports--All about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and more <li>Cost Accounting--Methods to assess which products or services are most profitable to your firm <li>Operational Planning and Budgeting--Ways to use financial knowledge to strengthen your company</ul></p> <p><b>Briefcase Books</b>, 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: <p> <b>Key Terms:</b> Clear defi nitions of key terms and concepts <p> <b>Smart Managing:</b> Tactics and strategies for managing change <p> <b>Tricks of the Trade:</b> Tips for executing the tactics in the book <p> <b>Mistake Proofing:</b> Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error <p> <b>Caution:</b> Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong <p> <b>For Example:</b> Examples of successful change-management tactics <p> <b>Tools:</b> Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques</p>