Finance for ManagersHarvard Business Essentials are comprehensive, solution-oriented paperbacks for business readers of all levels of experience. 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, Finance for Managers provides the fundamentals of financial literacy. Easy to use and nontechnical, this helpful guide gives managers the smart advice they need to increase their impact on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. |
Contents
Shortterm Financial Management | 23 |
Longterm Financial Management | 41 |
Risk Management | 67 |
Valuation | 96 |
Special Topics | 121 |
Appendix | 151 |
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