If You're Clueless About Accounting and Finance and Want to Know More

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If You're Clueless About Accounting and Finance and Want to Know More is an easy-to-follow guide for nonfiscal types who need to keep up with the bean counters and the number crunchers. One in a series of books on basic administrative tools by Seth Godin, this volume--produced with Money magazine finance writer Paul Lim--focuses on understanding the language of business capital and using it effectively to manage cash, credit, budgets, taxes, inventories, and the economic changes that impact companies. The subsequent advice should prove invaluable even to those who don't hold "traditional" financial positions. --Howard Rothman

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This book translates the secret language of financial folks into plain English.

Managing cash, preparing financial statements, dealing with inventory, and ratio analysis is all demystified in this book. Readers will get plenty of know-how that's lively, engaging, and snooze-free.

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Very well explained.......2007-08-14

Before looking for books on a subject I want to learn about, I always find out if Seth wrote anything on the subject. The man writes about everything in a consistently clear, bold and humorous way.

Well he's done it again on this one. No one could explain accounting and finance better! I highly recommend this book, although I'm not - and will never be - a big fan of accounting!

This will clue you into more resources ..........2007-05-02

Business Basics Bestseller 1: The Easy, Interesting, Open-book Look at the Game of Business Numbers! 2nd Edition

If you don't have a clue about this F&A stuff, you will like "Business Basics Bestseller 1" as another potential starting point. This is not a suggestion that you substitute it for this book, just that you check it out as well. The BBB #1 book was written by a guy who is not an accountant -- imagine what that can do for cutting through the jargon accountants love without even knowing it.

BBB #1 will introduce you to the basics of business including the terms behind the numbers and where all the formulas come from before you plow into a "finance and accounting" text. Search for "Business Basics Bestseller 1" and add it to your consideration. It can be one of your best investments. At less than 150 pages, you can zip through it enjoyably.

A terrific book for beginning accounting students!.......2000-04-15

This book is extremely clear and well organized. The presentation of accounting concepts is to the point and is explained in a practicable manner. Key points are repeated several times in different formats for easy reference and retrievel. Every topic is discussed with the who, what, when, where, and how in mind. It also includes key real world references/applications to help you become more aware of how these concepts fit in the real world context. If you desire a strong foundation in accounting, this book is most likely for you.

Great resource for beginners.......2000-03-24

Seth Godin introduces readers to accounting, and doesn't assume that you have any knowledge about accounting at all. I highly recommend this book for people who are just beginning their accounting education and need to learn the basics, possibly before pursuing further education.

A good starting point.......1999-06-30

I thought the book was pretty good overall. It was quite well laid out, good examples and at times, even a little interesting (not an easy task for a book about accounting). The book is easy to read, you can finish it in a day of two and raise you financial IQ a few points. Its not a book for someone that really wants all the details, but more of a general introduction to some accounting and finance definitions. There is also a pretty good list of resources at the back of the book to go for more information.

One of the authors is Seth Godin. He is an interesting character, he is the VP of Direct Marketing at YAHOO, he wrote another book called "Permission Marketing" which also all right (but a little hyper at times). The interesting part about Seth is his other books are about things like bridge, Disneyworld, Dieting, DOS, Poker, Wine, Marketing, lots of other "If you are Clueless" titles, even one called "E-Mail addresses of the rich and famous". So he has a lot of experience writing for a very diverse group of people. Any way I would rate this book a buy.

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Great for the beginer.......1998-12-06

A book geared toward younger adults thinking about beginning a retirement plan. Understandable information to help someone get started saving for their future.

If You're Clueless About Saving Money and Want to Know More (If You're Clueless)

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If You're Clueless About Saving Money and Want to Know More (If You're Clueless)
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Integrated Cost Reduction
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INTEGRATED COST REDUCTION is a vital resource for CEOs, executives and other business practitioners who know that continuous cost reduction is at the center of any successful enterprise. Written in an accessible style with non-technical explanations of what cost is and how to use this innovative process that has been PROVEN at Fortune 100 companies to reduce costs by an average of 10-25%.

An enterprise-wide process, INTEGRATED COST REDUCTION (ICR) has already produced remarkable results in over 300 engagements for products from $25 connectors to $1M aircraft engines.

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A Good Reference Book.......2006-08-06

I enjoyed reading this book. My work involves costing and seeking ways to cut costs across various departments. The book explains in a very logical, practical and straightforward way how costs can be cut without adversely affecting the operations of the organisation.

This is an excellent reference book that is understandable to both accounting and non-accounting managers. I refer the book often in cost accounting situations as the concepts are very useful and practical.

This is recommended reading for senior executives that have the responsibility for the prosperity of their organisations.

A 21st century approach to a 100yr old problem.......2004-05-19

I found the approach to cost reduction to be far beyond a simple "puchasing" tactic. The authors proposed a 21st century approach that brings the entire enterprise together (engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain) in a systematic approach to achieving cost savings. Our company has struggled with global sourcing and outsourcing and this book provides the first alternative that still gets the required cost reduction, but allows us to keep our existing supply base and manufacturing in the US.

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Emphasizing writing as a means to examining, evaluating, sharing, and refining ideas, A Short Guide to Writing about Chemistry will help chemists develop the language skills the field demands. This book covers the kinds of readings and writing that chemists are called on to do-from introductory to more advanced work-in academic and industrial settings, and in public life. With comprehensive coverage on topics including graphing programs, ACS formats, Science Citation Index, Merck Index, and writing abstracts, this book is a "must-have" for any aspiring chemist. This edition also provides updated coverage on the Internet, working with computers, and electronic sources. For anyone interested in a practical and rewarding guide to communicating successfully about chemistry.

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How to read and write chemistry (for the university student).......2002-10-14

This book is meant to be a practical guide in reading and writing chemistry. There are numerous practical tidbits interspersed throughout the book. There are also exercises (many of which include "peer review" style discussion among classmates) and numerous examples (both positive and negative). The topics range from reading the primary literature through writing lab reports and even to giving oral seminars.

The authors do a good job straddling the line between keeping the text short (this is a "Short Guide" after all), while providing the essential kernals of information. Unfortunately, it reads a bit like a how-to guide for someone trying to get an "A" grade in their "Writing in Chemsitry" course. There is little discussion of format variations (except possibly in the "Writing a Research Proposal" section) probably not the author's fault, more of a page constraint issue. However, I would like to have seen less on, say "How to keep a freshman lab book" (17 pages!) and more on, "How to give an oral presentation." Surely the target audience should be the upper-year student, not the freshman.

If the biggest problem is the formulaic presentation, the best aspect is the numerous examples interspersed throughout the book. I was pleased to note that the examples, at least, are chosen to highlight the differences in scientific opinion that constantly arise and that younger scientists find baffling. Because science is generally taught as hard facts in high school, there is no indication that science is actually a refining process where theories are put to the test, elevated, or destroyed as work is done to test their validity. This process is amply demonstrated by the authors, in a wide variety of subdisciplines, all of which are fun to read, even for professors and other chemical professionals.

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Writing About Chemistry.......2001-12-08

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