The Bottom Line  (English, Paperback, Chinmay Ananda)

O What do you see above? Some of you may say “circle”, some others may describe it as the “moon”. It’s all about perspective, don’t you agree? The same is true with the world of numbers. Engineers (like the author of this book) may look at numbers with a solution mindset, while those with a formal finance education or a traditional accounting background may view numbers with a compliance mindset. Whichever way you look at numbers, there’s no shying away from them, especially if you are a business owner or a key decision-maker. For most business decisions are related to numbers. Everyone needs to know how to interpret numbers! They help decision-makers make crucial decisions that impact the bottom line of their companies. Most often than not, these numbers are in the form of data. Data is like crude oil. There is a wealth of information waiting to be filtered out. The filtered information is ‘relevant information’ that makes all the difference between success and failure. When this information is communicated through stories, it sparks off a meaningful conversation. That is what this book attempts to do. After reading this book, you will not just be able to understand numbers but you will also be able to analyse them and interpret the stories they are trying to tell you. In short, you will be able to look at the circle and see the moon!