Chapter 6

Finance and Accounting

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“It has been my experience that competency in mathematics, both in numerical manipulations and in understanding its conceptual foundations, enhances a person’s ability to handle the more ambiguous and qualitative relationships that dominate our day-to-day financial decision-making.”

Alan Greenspan

“The pen is mightier than the sword, but no match for the accountant.”

Jonathan ...

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