Finance For Non-Financial Managers In A Week: Understand Finance In Seven Simple Steps - Softcover

Mason, Roger; Ltd, Roger Mason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473607841 ISBN 13: 9781473607842

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2016

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant and has many years practical experience as Financial Director of various British companies. He now lectures on financial and business topics. In addition he has edited a financial publication and written many books.

From the Back Cover

Understanding finance just got easier
You are just seven steps away from being fluent in finance. Imagine being familiar with financial terms and understanding the financial consequences of the decisions you make. Now you can.

Finance For Non-Financial Managers In A Week is a simple and straightforward training course in finance, giving you everything you really 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.

The fastest way to master the essentials of finance
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

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1473607841
• ISBN 13: 9781473607842
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128