This is a text about Digital Finance, and the objective is not simply to present internet tools that can be invaluable sources of financial information, but to show how these can complement and build upon traditional financial reporting templates, such as balance sheets and income statements.
Perry Beaumont, Ph.D., serves as Head of Data Science and Actuary at Distinguished Programs (a national insurance program manager) in New York City. Perry is also a Lecturer at Columbia University, and has published books, articles, and blogs on a variety of finance topics.
"A primer for anyone interested in the use of digital strategies for financial analysis. Perry takes you through the journey of public accessibility to financials and how the Digital Revolution has transformed financial analysis by providing a heightened level of speed and transparency. Digital Finance helps you get a complete picture of a company's financials using big data, enabling you to evolve your analysis and deliver smarter insights." -- Pranav Ghai, Co-founder & CEO, co-Founder and CEO, Calcbench
"At our firm, Distinguished Programs, we are committed to understanding our data more deeply, so we can make better decisions though data-driven, actionable insights. With practical examples, helpful definitions, and historical context, Digital Finance provides readers with real-world and theoretical foundations to assist with your particular journey. I commend this book to you, and trust you'll find it as insightful as I have." -- James Flynn, President, COO, Distinguished Programs, New York, New York