Accounting often is referred to as the language of business; unfortunately, many business professionals lack the fluency in this unique language required to perform basic financial analysis, prepare budgetary forecasts, or compare competing capital investment alternatives. And while there is no shortage of financial-related textbooks or reference manuals, most assume that readers have educational backgrounds ?€? and/or have had years of professional experience ?€? in accounting, financial analysis, or corporate finance. This book targets individuals in management positions with limited exposure to ?€? or formal training in ?€? accounting or related finance disciplines.