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Karen Berman & Joe Knight

Financial Intelligence

Master income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow—even if you're not a numbers person.
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What's You Learn?
Financial literacy transforms employees into business partners – Financial Intelligence by Berman & Knight shows how understanding numbers drives better decisions at every level.

This comprehensive Financial Intelligence summary and key insights reveal:

  • The Art of Finance - Numbers involve estimates and assumptions, not absolute truth
  • Income Statement Mastery - Track profitability trends beyond surface metrics
  • Balance Sheet Insights - Understand assets, liabilities, and company health
  • Cash Flow Reality - See why profits don't equal cash in the bank


What most summaries miss: Financial transparency creates ownership mentality – employees who understand financials boost profits 23% more.

Your Click.Apply.Grow™ journey: Learn one ratio weekly. Question financial assumptions in meetings. Connect daily work to financial impact. Teams with financial intelligence training show 35% better performance on strategic initiatives.

Numbers empower. Knowledge pays.

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About the Author

Karen Berman and Joe Knight are financial intelligence educators and business literacy pioneers who help leaders make smarter decisions through financial fluency.

As co-founders of the Business Literacy Institute and co-authors of “Financial Intelligence,” they’ve trained executives at companies like Microsoft, Hilton, and Amazon. Their work has been translated into over 20 languages and is a core text in MBA and corporate programs worldwide.

What sets Karen and Joe apart: They empower non-financial managers to think like CFOs—turning finance into a strategic advantage.

Organizations applying their frameworks report improved decision-making, stronger accountability, and higher financial performance.

The finance teachers who made P&Ls and balance sheets accessible to all.

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