Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean
by Karen Berman & Joe Knight & John Case · 2006
In a nutshell
Foundational finance book for managers and founders that explains how to read and interpret financial statements—income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow—in plain language. Particularly useful for startup founders who must understand the numbers behind their business to make informed decisions, manage cash, and communicate effectively with investors and boards.
Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean
Foundational finance book for managers and founders that explains how to read and interpret financial statements—income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow—in plain language. Particularly useful for startup founders who must understand the numbers behind their business to make informed decisions, manage cash, and communicate effectively with investors and boards.
Reference
Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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