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    The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers
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    The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers

    By Edward Fields

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    About this ebook

    Frustrated by financial statements? Dread the budget process? The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers is here to help.

    This new edition of a business classic demystifies finance and accounting and gives managers the tools they need make better decisions. Packed with fresh insights and the latest information on accounting regulations, international accounting practices, and global business trends, the book reveals how to:

      • Understand the fundamentals of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
      • 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
      • And much more

      Expanded case studies and practice exercises reinforce the lessons and let you strengthen your skills. Imagine the impact when you grasp not only what the numbers mean—but how you can use that intelligence to drive your business forward.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAMACOM
    Release dateMar 25, 2016
    ISBN9780814436950
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    The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers
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    Edward Fields

    EDWARD 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.

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