HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series)

DONT LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS

Can you prepare a breakeven analysis? Do you know the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet? Or understand why a business thats profitable can still go belly-up? Has your grasp of your companys numbers helped--or hurt--your career?

Whether youre new to finance or you just need a refresher, this go-to guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master the fundamentals, as all good managers must.

The HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers will help you:

• Learn the language of finance
• Compare your firms financials with rivals
• Shift your teams focus from revenues to profits
• Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns
• Use financial data to defend budget requests
• Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis