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Based on a popular class taught by a Harvard Business School professor.
If you’re not a numbers person, then finance can be intimidating and easy to ignore. But if you want to advance in your career, you’ll need to make smart financial decisions and develop the confidence to clearly communicate those decisions to others.
In How Finance Works, Mihir Desai–a professor at Harvard Business School and author of The Wisdom of Finance–guides you into the complex but endlessly fascinating world of finance, demystifying it in the process.
Through entertaining case studies, interactive exercises, full-color visuals, and a conversational style that belies the topic, Professor Desai tackles a broad range of topics that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to finally understand how finance works. These include:
How different financial levers can affect a company’s performanceThe different ways in which companies fund their operations and investmentsWhy finance is more concerned with cash flow than profitsHow value is created, measured, and maximizedThe importance of capital markets in helping companies grow
Whether you’re a student or a manager, an aspiring CFO or an entrepreneur, How Finance Works is the colorful and interactive guide you need to help you start thinking more deeply about the numbers.
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press (April 23, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1633696707
ISBN-13 : 978-1633696709
Item Weight : 7 ounces
Dimensions : 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.69 inches
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Customers find the book provides an introduction to finance in a clear and interesting manner. They appreciate the simple language and explanations of complex concepts. The book is described as engaging, keeping readers hooked until the end. Readers mention it offers good value for money, providing an overview of recent deals and corporate issues.
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