60 Minute CFO: Bridging the Gap Between Business Owner, Banker, and CPA - Paperback

by Tracy A. Bech (Author), David A. Duryee (Author)

Business owners need to know the basics of business finance but often struggle with terms and complex concepts. This book translates those terms and concepts into plain English that any non-financial person can understand. Read the first four chapters of this book and you will know everything you need to know about business finance. It will take you 60 minutes. The complimentary Excel-based workbook, available on the author's website, makes it easy by doing all the calculations automatically, including the ability to forecast profits, cash flow and financial strength. It is important that the business owner, banker, and CPA understand each other. Give it 60 minutes. That's all it takes to make it happen.

Author Biography

The author is a former banker, former business owner, and former principal in a major CPA firm. As such, he is uniquely qualified to bridge the communication gap between business owner, banker and CPA. He earned his BA and MBA in finance from the University of Washington and has diplomas from the Pacific Coast Banking School (Honors), and the American Institute of Banking. Mr. Duryee is the author or co-author of several books including; Lead to Succeed--The Closely Held Business Survival Manual, The Business Owner's Guide to Achieving Financial Success, and Planning and Small Business Banking, Assessing Needs and Establishing Strategies, as well as numerous articles in trade publications. He is a nationally known lecturer to business owners, bankers, and professionals, and sits on the boards of several corporations.