Whether you're a new-business owner, or a nonfinancial manager who need to understand basic accounting, Accounting for Non-Financial Managers will walk you through everything you need to know about the "books." After breaking down basic accounting lingo and the main types of financial statements any enterprise should have, this no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolt guide introduces you to the simple equation that underlies all accounting activities and explains what it means to balance your books. Along the way, you'll learn not just how to keep your accounts error-free, but how to interpret your books to get a sense of where your company is heading financially-vital information for any manager or entrepreneur who wants to help his company get ahead.