Finance for Nonfinancial Managers Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)

AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL REPORTS--WITH NEW TACTICSFOR 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 reportsand 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 moreCost Accounting--Methods to assess which products or services are most profitable to your firmOperational 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 . Language: English