Keeping abreast of financial measures and metrics employed by a company allows employees to better understand its health and position at any time. 1. Analyze the benefits of establishing solid financial acumen in a company. Describe personal experiences in one or two situations in which financial acumen was either not supported as an organization hallmark or was actually built into the company's culture. 2. Analyze how creating a culture of financial acumen in your organization might contribute to the overall success or failure of the organization