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Homing In on Cash Conversion
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-3842BC-EThe cash conversion cycle, introduced in this chapter, measures how effective a company is at collecting its cash. The cycle can be shortened by the techniques discussed: decreasing days of sales outstanding (DSO), decreasing inventory, and increasing days payable outstanding (DPO). This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20
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Global Fabricators, Inc.
Allen, Brandt R.; Brownlee, E. Richard IICase DARDEN-C-2296-EAccounting and ControlIdeal for MBA students, this case presents an exercise that tests students' knowledge of financial accounting and reporting and how the tax system affects financial reporting. Students are asked to complete an exercise that focuses on the income tax footnote. This footnote provides information that can be used to assess a seller’s tax liability or an acquirer’s tax costs associated with an M&A transaction. As part of the exercise, students are as...Starting at €8.20
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Better Buy, Inc. - Teaching Note
Allen, Brandt R.; Brownlee, E. Richard IITeaching Note DARDEN-C-2330TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product C-2330Starting at €0.00
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Pensions and Financial Reporting
Allen, Brandt R.; Brownlee, E. Richard IITechnical Note DARDEN-C-2340-EAccounting and ControlThis note serves a wide audience. At Darden, it is used in two elective courses: Financial Reporting and Analysis and Financial Statement Analysis and Corporate Valuation, as well as in the open executive education program, Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers. It will also be used in the EMBA and Global EMBA programs. Depending on the type of pension plan offered, accounting for pensions can present one of the more difficult and chal...Starting at €8.20
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Better Buy, Inc.
Allen, Brandt R.; Brownlee, E. Richard IICase DARDEN-C-2330-EAccounting and ControlThis case pertains to one of the most important topics in financial accounting and reporting: revenue recognition. It is intended for use in a required MBA financial accounting course or in an MBA elective course in Financial Reporting and Analysis. The company, Better Buy, Inc., is an electronics retailer selling TVs and other electronic products. The company is a bit unique, however, in that it not only sells major brand TVs, but it also sells ...Starting at €8.20
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Are Your People Financially Literate
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeArticle HBS-F0910D-EFinanceAsked to take a basic financial literacy exam, a representative sample of U.S. managers scored an average of only 38%, which doesn't bode well for either the individuals or their organizations.Starting at €8.20
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Financial Literacy Strategies: For Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6572BC-EIn order to have a financially intelligent company, you must first figure out a strategy for getting there. This chapter outlines three approaches that have proven effective in making financial literacy part of a company's culture. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20
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What Is Financial Intelligence: The Three Main Components
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6532BC-EFundamentally, financial intelligence boils down to three distinct skill sets: understanding the foundation, understanding the art of finance, and understanding financial analysis. This chapter provides an overview of all three skills, along with a discussion about some roadblocks to financial intelligence. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Efficiency Ratios - Making the Most of Your Assets
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6565BC-EEfficiency ratios help you evaluate how efficiently you manage certain key balance sheet assets and liabilities. Financially intelligent entrepreneurs learn how efficiency ratios measure performance, and are then able to have a direct and immediate impact on their company's cash position. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20
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Understanding Balance Sheet Basics: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6551BC-EGive a company's financials to a first-time entrepreneur, and the first thing he will turn to is the income statement. Conversely, an experienced investor will go right to the balance sheet. Why don't less experienced entrepreneurs do what the pros do? Understanding the importance of a balance sheet - and learning how to read it - will put you ahead of the game. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Re...Starting at €8.20