The purpose of finance

Contents

• Introduction Introduction

  • How to make wiser business decisions

    1m 40s
  • Don't fear the numbers

    1m 26s
• 1. Finance and Accounting Basics 1. Finance and Accounting Basics

  • The purpose of finance

    4m 11s
  • Entrepreneurs, investors, and facilitators

    2m 58s
  • What is accounting?

    3m 33s
• 2. Most Common Financial Reports 2. Most Common Financial Reports

  • Overview of the financial statements

    1m 42s
  • What to look for in a balance sheet

    4m 40s
  • Overview of the income statement

    2m 58s
  • Interpreting the statement of cash flows

    3m 44s
• 3. Techniques for Using Financial Reports 3. Techniques for Using Financial Reports

  • What is financial ratio analysis?

    3m 12s
  • Calculating return on equity

    2m 53s
  • A deeper look at the DuPont framework's three components

    3m 22s
  • The DuPont framework: Ford and General Motors

    3m 56s
  • What is the next step in the analysis?

    3m 3s
• 4. Short-Term Financial Management 4. Short-Term Financial Management

  • Managing cash through the operating cycle

    2m 58s
  • Strategies for cash management

    2m 58s
  • Managing receivables and inventory

    4m 36s
• 5. Costing a Product or Service 5. Costing a Product or Service

  • Considering all of your costs: Fixed, variable, and the contribution margin

    4m 50s
  • How to calculate your break-even point

    4m 51s
• 6. Creating a Budget 6. Creating a Budget

  • Drafting a budget

    4m 54s
  • Review of the budgeting steps

    2m 2s
• 7. Income Tax Basics 7. Income Tax Basics

  • Understanding income taxes

    1m 56s
  • Tax brackets

    4m 58s
  • Tax deductions and tax credits

    4m 58s
• Conclusion Conclusion

  • Next steps

    1m 10s