How to READ a Balance Sheet

Don’t be afraid of this book. My intention is to explain financial statements and related concepts in easy-to-understand language, not con- fusing industry jargon as is found in every other finance-related work I’ve seen. The goal is to impart solid comprehension. If you can’t do so already, after carefully reading this book you will be able to understand the business section of any newspaper, including my favorite, The Wall Street Journal. You will also find that while that the skills and knowledge described herein are business oriented, there are also parallels throughout this book to one’s personal financial well-being.