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HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers

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Mastering the Financial Statements

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Master financial fundamentals for effective people management through HBR's proven frameworks, from reading statements and managing cash flow to analyzing investments and avoiding performance traps.

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Master the three financial statements to make better management decisions. Learn how balance sheets reveal financial flexibility, income statements expose true profitability, and cash flow statements predict future constraints—connecting daily operations to financial outcomes.

Course 2

Working Capital and Cash Management

4 lessons

12 practices

Transform cash management from theory to practice. Learn why profitable companies run out of cash, how to accelerate collections and optimize inventory, and proven techniques for generating cash from operations—skills that directly impact your department's financial flexibility.

Course 3

Streamlining for Profitability

4 lessons

12 practices

Uncover hidden profit drains destroying your margins. Learn to identify unprofitable products and customers, eliminate complexity without compromising service, and boost return on invested capital through strategic simplification—making tough decisions about what to stop doing.

Course 4

Investment Analysis and Performance Measurement

4 lessons

12 practices

Build compelling business cases and measure what matters. Master NPV, IRR, and payback analysis to justify investments, implement balanced metrics that prevent gaming, and recognize early warning signs that financial statements miss—avoiding the traps that sink successful companies.

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