Balance Sheet Basics for Non-financial Managers

Provided here is a short, practical treatment of the most important topics in finance and accounting for the nonfinancial manager. It covers all aspects of the balance sheet, including bank statement reconciliation, converting future receivables into today's cash, inventory, definition and methods of depreciation, accounts payable, long-term debt, equity, etc, and discusses their meaning for the actual running of a business. The book is well organized for ready access, and includes numerous examples and diagrams.