Financial Literacy

Numeracy Skills for Business and Life

De: John Cousins

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Get the financial skills you need to build your Nest Egg and Turbocharge your career. I just finished Financial Literacy! It was fantastic! I learned so much. Thank you Learn How to: Read and Understand Financial Statements Understand What the Numbers Really Mean Analyze and Value Assets and Companies Make Better Financial Decisions Build Wealth and Financial Independence Numeracy is literacy for numbers. It is the ability to understand and work with numbers. Our facility to work with numbers effects how well we can make many decisions and get on in the world. Numbers are a form of measurement. What we measure we can manage. We need to know how to measure and compare in order to make wise decisions. One thing numbers help us measure and manage is money. Financial Literacy Financial literacy is numeracy applied to business and the financial aspects of life. Financial literacy can help make better life decisions. It can help with car loans, mortgages, credit cards, lease vs. buy, investments, and much more. Financial literacy in business starts with understanding financial statements. Being able to read and understand financial statements helps you see the big picture. You should be eyes-wide-open and understand the financial health of your company. Developing skills is the surest way to advance in business. Financial literacy is a fundamental skill set. This book provides knowledge that will change your career potential. Business in general will make so much more sense. There is no more efficient and effective way to level up your opportunities. As an entrepreneur or corporate competitor, insight into financial statements is critical. Financial statements are the end product of accounting. Every company prepares them. They are the measure of a company’s performance and health. Senior executives focus on financial performance. They analyze financial data with directors and managers from marketing, sales and operations. The problem is many managers don’t understand finance and the numbers. Recent research concluded most managers understand not enough to be useful. Most managers don’t know the difference between profit and cash. They can’t define “free cash flow” or even an income statement and a balance sheet. This book is your guide to being in the know and competent. John Cousins is a Wharton MBA with 15 years experience as a public company CFO and CEO. He has taught accounting, finance, and all the MBA subjects in universities worldwide. He is your ultimate guide and mentor to understanding these subjects.