Financial Intelligence - A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean

Financial Intelligence, Revised edition--------------------------------------------------""Inc." magazine calls it one of "the best, clearest guides to the numbers"" on the market. Readers agree, saying it's exactly "what i need to know"" and calling it a "must-read" for decision makers without expertise" in finance. Since its release in 2006, "Financial Intelligence" has"become a favorite among managers who need a guided tour through thenumbers - helping them to understand not only what the numbers reallymean, but also why they matter. This new, completely updated editionbrings the numbers up to date and continues to teach the basics offinance to managers who need to use financial data to drive their business.It also addresses issues that have become even more important in recentyears - including questions around the financial crisis and those aroundbroader financial and accounting literacy. Accessible, jargon-free," and filled with entertaining stories of real companies, "Financial" Intelligence" gives non-financial managers the confidence to understand"the nuance beyond the numbers - to help bring everyday work to a newlevel.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Karen Berman and Joseph Knight are the founders ofthe Los Angeles-based Business Literacy Institute. They train managersat organizations such as American Express, P&G, Pacific Life, GM andTyco International. They have been interviewed in a wide range of print" media including "BusinessWeek," "USA Today" and the "Los Angeles Times."