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Finance For Non-Financial Managers In A Week

Understand Finance In Seven Simple Steps
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Finance For Non-Financial Managers In A Week offers a clear and accessible introduction to finance, tailored specifically for managers without a financial background. Covering essential topics such as profit statements, balance sheets, accounting ratios, costing, and budgeting, the book breaks down the fundamentals into seven concise chapters. Each chapter provides practical exercises designed to build confidence and enable readers to make informed financial decisions at work.
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This book is ideal for managers, leaders, and business professionals seeking to enhance their financial literacy quickly and effectively. Perfect for those who want to grasp core finance concepts without prior knowledge, it fits well into a busy schedule thanks to its structured seven-day format. It is especially suitable for non-financial managers aiming to improve decision-making and resource management within their organisations.

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A dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies that will help you understand finance and accounting - whatever your business role.

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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 in finance and accounting, providing you with a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, along 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473607842

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Teach Yourself

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 109g

Pages: 128

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.

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