Financial Analysis Tools and Techniques, a business-focused revision of Erich Helfert's perennial college bestseller Techniques of Financial Analysis, is a quick, easy read for nonfinancial managers and an excellent refresher and reference for finance professionals. This practical, hands-on guide provides a new introductory chapter that gives context to today's valuation turmoil and helps professionals understand the economic drivers of a business and the importance of cash flow. | Y L F M A E T Team-Fly® 9/27/01 10:56 AM Page i COMMENTS ABOUT ERICH A. HELFERT AND THIS BOOK “Erich Helfert’s book is a bona fide treasury for executives, managers, and entrepreneurs who need to understand financial management. I have used and recommended this great work in both corporate and university programs for more than ten years. Erich Helfert pos- sesses unique abilities to make clear the arcane that frequently enshrouds topics of finan- cial management.” Allen B. Barnes Past Provost IBM Advanced Business Institute (formerly Director of Executive Education, UCLA) “Erich Helfert’s book is a candidate for every consultant-to-management’s bookshelf. The underlying agenda is financial management as it pertains to effective resource allocation de- cisions. Framed in a dynamic model of the Business System, the beauty of Helfert’s presen- tation lies in its treatment of subsystems that differentiate between investment, operations and financing decisions, but which are also integrated into the overall managerial fabric.” Stanley Press CMC Book review September 2000 C2M Consulting to Management Journal “Erich Helfert possesses a rare ability to make financial concepts understandable to individu- als who lack a financial background. As a result we had Dr. Helfert conduct shareholder value creation classes for all senior managers and create a shareholder value course for all other salaried and hourly employees. The results of these efforts exceeded our high expectations.” L. Pendleton Siegel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Potlatch Corporation “Erich Helfert has played an instrumental role in teaching HP managers of both financial and non-financial backgrounds in our long-standing Functional Management Program. His excellent financial overviews and simplified models effectively broaden our managers’ understanding and ownership of their fiscal responsibility to HP and our shareholders.” Robert P. Wayman Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
