Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Name: Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)
Rating: 4.590909004211426 (22 reviews)

Harvard Business Review

Feb 2014 · Harvard Business Review Press

4.6

22 reviews

Ebook

112

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About this ebook

Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming--but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as:

How to navigate financial statements
How to weigh costs and benefits
What’s involved in budgeting and forecasting
How to gauge a company's financial health

Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

22 reviews

piero zucchelli

March 3, 2014

A very clear, short text book introducing educated professionals to finance.

4 people found this review helpful

Arya Satriananta

October 3, 2015

It's very straightforward, clear, understandable explanation...

5 people found this review helpful

Allison Endicott

October 15, 2022

Great for a crash course or quick refresh on the foundation of finance.

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