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Struggling to make sense of financial statements? Feeling overwhelmed by the numbers and unsure how to gauge the health of your business? Financial Statements ASAP is your roadmap to financial clarity. With renowned finance expert John Cousins as your guide, you'll learn to decipher balance sheets and income statements with confidence. Through relatable examples and straightforward explanations, Cousins breaks down complex financial concepts—empowering entrepreneurs, managers, and investors alike with practical tools to both measure the performance of a business, and make sound decisions....

“Accounting is the language of business” Warren Buffett Accounting is one of the most useful subjects you can know. It is the fundamental engine of the modern world and the tool set behind every fortune. Ignore it at your peril. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and statesman and one of the most brilliant people to ever live. He was considered by Einstein to be 'the last man in the world to know everything,' Goethe called double entry accounting "among the finest inventions of the human mind." Accounting is the most fundamental part of any business. You need to have a grasp...

Jesus knew that how we think about money shapes our character. Our approach can make us more like him—full of contentment, purpose, and freedom—or it can cause a tragic separation from God and the joy he offers. We need a firm foundation for faith and finances.

The only thing between most people and more money is knowledge. If you don’t have money, it’s because you don’t understand money. If you don’t understand money, then learn how to understand it. Simple You are so lucky to have made your way to this book. I am going to give you the simple step-by-step recipe for transforming your life by creating wealth and achieving financial freedom. It’s also about hard work. And the more hard work you do the luckier you get. This book is for a number of different audiences. It’s for young adults; twenty and thirty-somethings that are making ...

The better we get at getting better, the faster we will get better. Futurist Alvin Toffler once said, “The illiterate of the future are not those who can't read or write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” The global economy has shifted from a material-based to a knowledge-based model. Whereas material assets such as gold mines, wheat farms, and oil wells were historically the primary sources of riches, knowledge is now the primary source of prosperity. The path to success is the continuous pursuit of knowledge. We call this pursuit learning. Learning how to learn is the ...

The Rule of Law The rule of law is one of the pillars of western civilization and economic prosperity. It ensures fairness, equity, safety, and predictability in our daily lives. This predictability and stability allow us to enter into agreements and transactions with a level of comfort that we will be treated well if we act well. We have a body of laws and institutions that enforce them. These standards are fundamental to economic development. The stability of laws and the legal system encourage long-term investment of time, effort, ideas, and capital. If you are involved in business, you ...

How to read a 10-K like a professional investor If you want to be a great investor, you should like engaging with one of the essential tools in the trade: the 10-K. Warren Buffett has stated that he enjoys curling up with annual reports. Buffett said he "reads 500 pages every day" when asked how he became smarter. That's how, like compound interest, knowledge grows. Indeed, savvy fund managers regard 10-Ks as riddles or treasure hunts, relishing the opportunity to pore over even the tiniest footnotes. Individual investors may not have the same experience as a fund manager who reviews ...

Are you haunted by the 'what-ifs': What if my financial reports are flawed? What if I miss key insights? What if I'm losing money unknowingly? What if my accountant is ripping me off? When you’re lost in a sea of numbers, overwhelmed by piles of receipts and invoices, and haunted by the nagging fear of financial missteps that could cost you dearly, it’s no wonder that most business owners struggle to sleep at night. This sense of being financially adrift can become a looming shadow over your business journey, whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur. It’s time...

There is obviously a place for fiat. Use it for what it’s good for. Spend fiat, save crypto. Crypto is the smartest people in the world exiting into their own economy — Naval Ravikant This is a beginner-friendly cryptocurrency and NFT book From bitcoin to blockchain, financial technology (FinTech) is changing the way we think about financial services. With blockchain technology serving as an encryption base for a variety of applications, understanding its use and limitations is a critical skill for leaders across industries. Through this course, you'll explore the history, current ...

We have entered an age where we now have instant, unlimited, free access to the history of recorded music. We have the ability to listen across genres and eras. This is a world-wide phenomenon. This book is a guide to taking advantage of this astonishing new power. This book is also a way to appreciate one of our great cultural legacies; one that is very alive today. It is about American popular song and the body of work referred to as the Great American Songbook. These tunes are appreciated and treasured by listeners all over the world. This book is an effort to introduce you to the songs,...

Are you fretting over your finances, struggling to get a handle on the books and maintaining a consistent income while navigating the financial complexities of business ownership? Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or an individual intimidated by managing your finances, now is the time to master this crucial skill. Ignoring it will only perpetuate this looming shadow over your life— but learning it once and for all will set you free. With finance expert John Cousins, you will learn to: See the parallels between everyday personal financial tasks—such as balancing a ...

Henry J. Kaiser's significance in American industry cannot be overstated. As a visionary entrepreneur, he transformed sectors that are integral to the nation's infrastructure and well-being. His innovative approaches to constructing massive infrastructure projects, such as the Hoover Dam, set new standards in engineering and project management. During World War II, his shipyards produced Liberty ships at an unprecedented rate, demonstrating his capacity to enhance productivity and efficiency on a grand scale. Kaiser's establishment of Kaiser Permanente introduced a new model of healthcare ...

"MBA ASAP is outstanding. John covers the foundations of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more in the book. Additionally, he simplifies complex subjects so that anyone can grasp them." Sebastian R Cousins provides a comprehensive overview of business principles and practices. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to start their own business or advance their career in the business world. Business schools don't develop true leaders. Instead, they create themselves by acquiring the information, abilities, and experiences necessary for success. By reading this book, you can ...

“Best Corporate Finance Books of All Time” — BookAuthority “Best Valuation Books of All Time” — BookAuthority Have you ever wondered how the top executives at your company got where they are? Corporate Finance is the gateway to understanding how companies make decisions about what projects to pursue, and how to value those projects. It encompasses a comprehensive set of skills that have allowed countless executives to master the aspects of running incredibly successful businesses. Now it’s your turn. Join award-winning MBA Professor John J Cousins, a Wharton School graduate ...

This book is about Corporate Finance: how companies make decisions about what projects to pursue, and how to value those projects. This book will provide a framework for how financial professionals make decisions about how, when, and where to invest money. Corporate Finance comprises a set of skills that interact with all the aspects of running a business. It is also extremely helpful in our personal lives when making decisions about buying or leasing, borrowing money, and making big purchases.

Why read this strategy book? Understand business from a strategic perspective. Senior executives routinely share and discuss strategy with marketing directors, operations chiefs, and other direct reports. But how much do those managers really understand about strategic thinking, planning, implementation, and measurement? A recent investigation into this question concluded most managers don't understand enough about strategy to be useful. Asked to take a basic strategy exam—a test that any CEO or senior manager should easily ace—a representative sample of U.S. managers from C-level ...

Welcome to a transformative journey through the dynamic and challenging world of angel investing. This book is your guide to shaping industries and influencing innovations by injecting capital, guidance, and vision into early-stage startups. Here, we delve deep into the principles, strategies, and experiences that define successful angel investing, offering you the opportunity to not just invest, but to grow personally and make a significant impact. Angel investors play a crucial role in the startup ecosystem. Unlike institutional investors, angel investors not only provide financial ...

The surest way to become wealthy is to save money and invest it in the stock market. The stock market has been the greatest wealth generator of the past century. Here are two tools you should be familiar with in order to reduce risk and increase your returns through diversification and portfolio theory. Beta and the Capital Asset Pricing Model are also used to calculate the cost of equity. This is a method to derive a meaningful discount rate for discounting the future cash flows and valuing income-producing assets. Attention Entrepreneurs These tools can be used to create a rational ...

The story of Miles' career is the story of the golden age of jazz. It is the story of the transition from big bands to small ensembles. It is the story of developing and exploring improvised music in small combos: trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. Miles was at the forefront of every major style and genre of jazz that took place over a rapidly maturing arc from just after World War II through the sixties. This period was twenty-five years of explosive creativity and accelerated musical development. The breadth and depth of Miles’ impact, influence, and creative output are staggering....

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell.Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. “To think is easy. To act is hard. But the hardest thing in the world is to act in accordance with your thinking.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The importance of strategy is to provide a framework so we can act in accordance with our thinking. It provides a set of tools and techniques to help us achieve those hard things. Strategy in business is the big picture. Planning and Implementing a strategic vision is how a business succeeds ...