business acumen to build your credibility, career, and company Cope, Kevin 1962- creator author text bibliography txu Austin, Tex Greenleaf Book Group Press c2012 2012 First edition monographic eng

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vii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. All companies are driven to success or failure by the same five simple drivers: cash, profit, assets, growth, and people. Kevin Cope, founder of Acumen Learning, will help you appreciate how your day-to-day decisions can balance these drivers and contribute to the big picture of your organization's success. You'll discover the acumen you need to bring real value and passion to your work. Pt. I. 5 key drivers of any business and how to influence them. 1. Cash -- 2. Profit -- 3. Assets -- 4. Growth -- 5. People -- 6. The big picture: linking the five drivers -- pt. II. Simplifying financial statements through the 5 drivers. 7. Deciphering financial statements and the annual report -- 8. Income statement: tracking profit -- 9. Balance sheet: tracking assets -- 10. Statement of cash flows -- Securing your seat at the table. Kevin Cope ; foreword by Stephen M.R. Covey. Includes bibliographical references and index. Success in business Career development Executive ability Strategic planning Employee participation HF5386 .C786 2012 650.1 9781608322466 (alk. paper) 1608322467 (alk. paper) 2011940662 BTCTA 111006 20220127154836.0 16992437 eng