Business Ratios and Formulas: A Comprehensive Guide

Praise for Business Ratios and Formulas A Comprehensive Guide

"With the thousands of measurements available to the corporate manager, this publication filters them based on usefulness and the type of business manager. More importantly, the helpful examples along with cautions to consider when using the measurements display the years of experience Steven possesses in real-world application of such tools."
—Richard B. Lanza, CPA-CITP, CFE, PMP Cash Recovery Partners, LLC

"Mr. Bragg takes business analysis one step further, providing an invaluable reference asset for both financial and nonfinancial professionals. The reader will be impressed with the extremely organized manner in which Bragg presents each chapter, allowing the reader to navigate independently, simplifying a sometimes overwhelming process."
—Jodi Nefzger, CPP Director of Finance Masonic Home of Missouri

"Steve's book is an extremely comprehensive compilation of valuable measurements for gauging and managing any business, including both financial and nonfinancial parameters and at several different levels. His unique way of explaining each measurement, presenting each formula, giving a fairly comprehensive example, then including cautions on its use is especially valuable. Anyone concerned about maximizing their business and monitoring performance will find this book quite valuable."
—Robert C. Johnson, CPA Greeneville, Tennessee

"Steve Bragg has created a useful, relevant guide to applying performance measurements across the organization. His practical explanations and examples should enable managers to apply sophisticated performance measures in a straightforward manner. This book will be a great tool for process improvement. It should be well received by managers, accountants, and consultants."
—Clint Davies Principal BerryDunn

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst & Young and auditor at Deloitte. He is the author of over thirty books primarily targeted toward corporate financial leaders (controllers, treasurers, and CFOs) and their needs. Bragg received a master's degree in finance from Bentley College, an MBA from Babson College, and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Maine.