Financial Intelligence by Karen Berman & Joe Knigh with John Case Summary
Overview of Financial Intelligence
Transform your financial anxiety into business acumen with "Financial Intelligence" - the guide that demystifies corporate numbers for non-financial managers. Praised for making accounting accessible, it reveals how financial statements can be manipulated, equipping you to spot the art behind the numbers.
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Points clés
Why Your Company's Numbers Tell Stories, Not Just Facts
Ever notice how some colleagues seem to effortlessly navigate budget meetings while others freeze when financial terms start flying? Here's the uncomfortable truth: most managers don't actually understand their company's financial statements. Studies show that 60% admit to being confused by the numbers that supposedly drive their decisions. Yet here's what's fascinating - financial literacy isn't some arcane skill reserved for accountants in windowless offices. It's the difference between managers who advance and those who stagnate, between companies that thrive and those that stumble despite appearing profitable. The real secret? Finance is less about mathematics and more about learning to read between the lines of what numbers actually mean. We treat financial statements like scientific measurements, but they're closer to carefully constructed narratives. Consider a simple delivery truck purchase for $36,000. One accountant decides it'll last three years, making monthly expenses $1,000. Another thinks six years, dropping expenses to $500. Same truck, same company, wildly different profits - all perfectly legal. This isn't accounting fraud; it's accounting judgment.
The Art Hidden in Financial Science
The Profit Paradox That Bankrupts Winners
Reading Financial Scoreboards and Following Money That Moves
The Ratios That Expose Hidden Truths and Drive Smart Decisions
Capital Decisions That Shape Your Company's Future
The Financial Intelligence That Changes Everything
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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