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From Chapter 1: Why Your Numbers Matter
What is the main reason non-accounting managers struggle with financial reports?
- A. They are not intelligent enough
- B. They were never taught financial literacy as part of their management role
- C. Finance teams don't share information
- D. Reports are intentionally complicated
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Why Your Numbers Matter
You're being held accountable for numbers you never learned to read.
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Why Your Numbers Matter
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How the Machine Works
3
The Three Reports Every Manager Must Know
4
Where Your Numbers Come From
5
Why You Can Trust Your Reports
6
The Three Concepts That Explain Unexpected Numbers
7
Your Business in 10 Events
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The 5 Numbers That Tell You If Your Business Is Healthy
9
Reading Your Budget Variance — Before It Reads You
10
How to Get Finance to Say Yes
11
Owning a Budget You Didn't Build
12
The Red Flag Radar
13
Talking About Money in Meetings
14
Tax, Governance and Your Responsibilities
15
Your 90-Day Financial Fluency Plan
Meet the author
Rennie Thangiah, FCPA
CFO, CPA and CIMA member — 15+ years making the numbers make sense for non-accountants.