This new updated edition brings the data up to date and continues to teach the basics of finance, and its art, to anyone who ever wanted to "talk numbers" confidently with their colleagues. It also addresses issues that have become even more important in recent years-including questions about the financial crisis and those concerning broader financial and accounting literacy. Accessible, jargon-free, and filled with entertaining stories of real companies, Financial Intelligence gives nonfinancial managers and leaders the confidence to understand the nuance beyond the numbers-and helps bring everyday work to a new level.
You'll learn about:
Who the financial players are in your organization and what they do
The many peculiarities of the income statement
The basics of balance sheets
The particulars of return on investment and how to calculate it.