Everything you need to know about business ratios and formulas—and then some.
1/13/2003
Whether you are a numbers nut or not, you need to know basic business formulas and ratios to keep track of performance. Author Stephen Bragg collects 200 of them in one easy-to-understand volume. Each formula is accompanied by an example of its practical application. Included are measurements for operating performance, cash flow, and liquidity: For example, you'll find operating leverage ratio, cash flow-to-debt ratio, and accounts receivable turnover. A useful appendix categorizes the tools by industry. Readers wishing to brush up their Excel skills should check out the chapter, "Measurement Analysis with an Electronic Spreadsheet." This is a good reference for accountants, business managers, and operations executives.