How to Read a Balance Sheet: the Bottom Line on What You Need to Know about Cash Flow, Assets, Debt, Equity, Profit... and How It All Comes Together : [the bottom line on what you need to know about:

Put the most valuable business tool to work for you! the balance sheet is the key to everything--from efficient business operation to accurate assessment of a companys worth. its a critical business resource--but do you know how to read it? How to Read a BalanceSheet breaks down the subject into easy-to-understand components. if you're a business owner or manager, this book helps you . . .Manage working capitalGenerate higher returns on assetsMaximize your inventory dollarsEvaluate investment opportunities if you're an investor, this book helps you . . .Determine the market value of a company's assets and operationsPredict future earnings and trendsAssess the impact of capital expendituresIdentify potential "red flags" before the crowd How to Read a Balance Sheet gives you the bottom line of what you need to know about: cash flow * assets * debt * equity * profit and how it all comes together.