Finance for the nonfinancial manager
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Finance for the nonfinancial manager
J. Wiley, 1996
4th ed
- : cloth
- : paper
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Includes index
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- Volume
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: cloth ISBN 9780471127765
Description
This is a clear and concise guide to basic business finance financial statements, balance sheets, departmental budgets, sales forecasts and other everyday financial formats and formulae. The text covers the range of topics on the financial end of management, including; keys to deciphering statements and balance sheets, understanding basic accounting concepts for designing budgets and P&Ls, simple formulae for understanding inventory principles, clear descriptions of economic rules and investment basics as well as the latest federal tax and regulatory legislation that affect the financial decisions of a manager The book is completely updated with new examples, charts, and tables which explain the relevant concepts. It should enable managers to translate financial jargon in order to develop a sound basis for carrying out their strategic planning and decision-making responsibilities.
Table of Contents
- The Functions of Finance
- Economic Concepts
- Accounting Conventions
- Tax Environment
- Inventory and Credit Policies
- Financial Planning
- Performance Budgets
- Cash Flow
- Break-Even Analysis
- Banking Relationships
- Mathematics of Interest
- Capital Budgeting
- Leasing
- Cash Management
- Capital Structure
- Stockholder Relations
- Capital Acquisition
- Security Markets
- Valuation
- Personal Finance
- Financial Management
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index.
- Volume
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: paper ISBN 9780471127888
Description
Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager, Fourth Edition.
If you're a manager, odds are you're playing a larger and moreimportant role in the financial matters of your company. As today'smarketplace becomes increasingly competitive, it's essential thatall managers have a basic understanding of the tools, objectives,and functions of finance if they are to stay ahead of thecompetition. Covering the gamut of the "numbers" end of management,Finance for the Nonfinancial Manager helps you develop a soundbasis for carrying out strategic financial planning anddecision-making responsibilities.
This comprehensive reference has served as an indispensable guidefor executives, managers, and small business owners for almost twodecades. Now in its fourth edition, this classic has been updatedto reflect the latest federal tax and regulatory legislation, andit is filled with new charts, tables, and examples suitable for theneeds of today's manager. From basic economic concepts toaccounting conventions, the broad range of topics examined inFinance for the Nonfinancial Manager include: cash flow management,banking relationships, security markets, credit policies, andcapital acquisition. You'll also find practical guidelines for suchimportant skills as how to:
* Interpret balance sheets.
* Design budgets and P & Ls.
* Apply break-even analyses.
* Decipher financial statements.
Now more than ever, being a manager in the competitive marketplacerequires a solid understanding of key aspects of finance. Thisrevised and expanded edition of Finance for the NonfinancialManager shows you how to get a handle on the basic concepts andprinciples you need to run and maintain a successful business.
Table of Contents
The Functions of Finance.
Economic Concepts.
Accounting Conventions.
Tax Environment.
Inventory and Credit Policies.
Financial Planning.
Performance Budgets.
Cash Flow.
Break-Even Analysis.
Banking Relationships.
Mathematics of Interest.
Capital Budgeting.
Leasing.
Cash Management.
Capital Structure.
Stockholder Relations.
Capital Acquisition.
Security Markets.
Valuation.
Personal Finance.
Financial Management.
Appendix.
Glossary.
Index.
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