Includes bibliographical references (p. [200]-202) and index.

Financial statements -- Finding meaning in financial statements -- Important accounting concepts -- Taxes -- Financing operations and growth -- Money and capital markets -- Budgeting -- Practical tools for management decisions -- The time value of money -- Valuation concepts.

This is your guide and mentor to doing business effectively. Calculating and assessing the overall financial health of the business is an important part of any managerial position. From reading and deciphering financial statements, to understanding net present value, to calculating return on investment, this book provides the fundamentals of financial literacy. Easy to use and non-technical, this helpful guide gives managers the smart advice they need to increase their impact on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.