Financial and risk management skills are essential for the long-term success of your business. Firms that possess human resources with exceptional skills have a long-term focus and are more likely to use their skills to take advantage of emerging opportunities.

How would you rate your financial and risk management skills? They help you focus on preparing financial information, interpreting financial performance, assessing risk exposure, and developing risk management strategies. Use the questions below to assess your financial and risk management skills.

 

Don Hofstrand, retired extension value added agriculture specialist, agdm@iastate.edu