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Why Net Income is a Lie: Spot Bias in Financial Statements with Financial Intelligence (Book Review)

Most managers treat financial statements like a report card—something to glance at nervously and file away. But what if those numbers were actually a tool you could manipulate (legally) to drive strategy? This book review analyses the essential guide "Financial Intelligence" by Karen Berman, Joe Knight, and John Case. This isn't your typical accounting lesson. We're moving beyond the boring math to explore the "Art of Finance." You'll learn why profit is often just an opinion, while cash is the only fact that matters—and how to use that knowledge to win. We'll cover why this book is mandatory reading for non-financial managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants a seat at the decision-making table. In this analysis, you will learn: The critical difference between Profit (an opinion) and Cash (a fact). Why the Balance Sheet reveals more about risk than the Income Statement. The secret of the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) and why it matters more than revenue. Why Amazon ignored profit for years to become a cash flow juggernaut. How WeWork used "creative accounting" (Community Adjusted EBITDA) to hide a failing business model. This is the lesson on finance you wish you got in business school—without the headaches. #FinancialIntelligence #Finance #BusinessStrategy #MBA #BookReview #BusinessSchool #Amazon #CashFlow Book: Financial Intelligence: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean Authors: Karen Berman, Joe Knight, and John Case JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Have you ever seen a "creative" financial metric in your industry that made you raise an eyebrow? How does your organization handle financial transparency? Share your thoughts in the comments below! We publish "book reviews" like this every Sunday. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more book reviews just like this one.