Math for Managers

Math for Managers is a practical summary of formulas every manager needs. The book is organized into logical chapters, and each formula introduced includes an example and the Excel program needed to make the process of calculation simple. It adds a practical side to the challenge of calculating the sometimes complex formulas of compound interest, rates of return, breakeven after tax liability, balance sheet and income ratios, depreciation, reports and budgets, proration, statistics, and more. Additional appendices are provided to explain incredible math shortcuts.

This book will benefit managers and executives at any level within an organization, as well as academic instructors and business students.

Michael C. Thomsett is a market expert, author, speaker, and coach. His many books include Stock Market Math, Candlestick Charting, The Mathematics of Options, and A Technical Approach to Trend Analysis.

Auteur

Michael C. Thomsett is a market expert, author, speaker and coach. He writes fulltime and also works as an online coach in the options industry. He is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conventions (for example, The Money Show in Las Vegas and Trader's Expo in New York). His many books include Stock Market Math, Candlestick Charting, The Mathematics of Options, and A Technical Approach to Trend Analysis.

Résumé

Math for Managers is a practical summary of formulas every manager needs. The book is organized into logical chapters, and each formula introduced includes an example and the Excel program needed to make the process of calculation simple. It adds a practical side to the challenge of calculating the sometimes complex formulas of compound interest, rates of return, breakeven after tax liability, balance sheet and income ratios, depreciation, reports and budgets, proration, statistics, and more. Additional appendices are provided to explain incredible math shortcuts.

This book will benefit managers and executives at any level within an organization, as well as academic instructors and business students.

Michael C. Thomsett is a market expert, author, speaker, and coach. His many books include Stock Market Math, Candlestick Charting, The Mathematics of Options, and A Technical Approach to Trend Analysis.

Contenu

Introduction: The Basic Problem with Numbers

Chapter 1: Compound Interest, The Power of Money

Chapter 2: Present Value and Sinking Funds

Chapter 3: Rates of Return

Chapter 4: Calculating Breakeven and After-Tax Profit

Chapter 5: Financial Reporting Formulas: The Balance Sheet

Chapter 6: Financial Reporting Formulas: The Income Statement

Chapter 7: Depreciation Calculations

Chapter 8: Bringing Reports to Life: Powerful Arguments with the Numbers

Chapter 9: Budgeting Calculations: Assumptions and Pro-rations

Chapter 10: Statistics for Effective Reporting

Chapter 11: Incredible Math Shortcuts

Chapter 12: Incredible Conversion, Measurement and Time Shortcuts

Appendix A: Summary of Formulas

Appendix B: Summary of Excel Programs

Glossary

Index