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Book · 2008 · Business & Economics

Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements

The Search for the Company with a Durable Competitive Advantage

by Mary Buffett · Brought up by 3 people on 3 podcasts

Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Brian Feroldi (1 episode), Hikaru Nakamura (1 episode) and Sam Parr (1 episode) on ChooseFI (1 episode), Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode) and My First Million (1 episode).

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One of them that I'll quickly call out that I found extremely useful was Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements Page by Page.
Brian Feroldi · ChooseFI · May 2018 Listen at 31:04

Questions about Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett

Who recommends Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett on podcasts?

Brian Feroldi (1 episode) has recommended Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts (1 person recommended it).

Which podcasts mention Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements the most?

ChooseFI (1 episode), Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode) and My First Million (1 episode).

Is Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements recommended, or only discussed?

Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett was recommended in 1 episode and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2025-10-21.

What do people say about Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements?

Brian Feroldi on ChooseFI (2018-05-14): "One of them that I'll quickly call out that I found extremely useful was Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements Page by Page."

When was Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements last mentioned on a podcast?

Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett was last discussed on My First Million by Sam Parr on 2025-10-21.

The best things said about it

2 of 4 · every mention
Discussed
The reason I'm asking is cuz I actually bought a book called like Warren Buffett on accounting or something like that or Warren Buffett on balance sheets when I was trying to learn accounting. And cuz I was trying to figure out what does he see? You know, what what sticks out to him? You know, what what sticks out.
Sam Parr My First Million · Oct 2025
Discussed
You're basically running this business, and for me, I've learned a lot about that because one of the books I read some years back, I think it was by Mary Buffett. 3917 02:13:35 02:13:36 It was on Warren Buffett and how when he buys these companies, it's hands-off management; it stays the same, you don't do anything.
Hikaru Nakamura Lex Fridman Podcast · Oct 2022

Where and when it comes up

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Why people recommend it

Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett is a practical investing guide that teaches readers how to analyze company balance sheets and financial health using the analytical methods of Warren Buffett. On ChooseFI, Brian Feroldi recommended the book as an extremely useful resource for individual investors who want to learn how to read the three basic financial statements page by page without getting overwhelmed by complex jargon. Feroldi noted that the guide offers valuable insight into how legendary investors evaluate business fundamentals. Similarly, Sam Parr discussed buying a comparable accounting book by Mary Buffett during his early efforts to learn corporate finance and understand what distinct metrics catch Buffett's eye when analyzing balance sheets, noting the challenges of mastering accounting principles. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Hikaru Nakamura also reflected on reading Mary Buffett's work regarding how Warren Buffett approaches business acquisitions through a hands-off management philosophy. Nakamura explained how these lessons in delegation and long-term corporate oversight deeply influenced his own perspective on managing organizations and assessing the psychology of greatness, making the book a favorite among diverse professionals seeking practical financial and managerial wisdom.

Every mention

4 quotes from 3 episodes
Brian Feroldi one of them that I'll quickly call out that I found extremely useful was Warren Buffett and the interpretat… 1
Recommended
“but if you're not into that there are dozens if not hundreds of wonderful books out there that you can just pick up and and just peruse one of them that I'll quickly call out that I found extremely useful was Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements Page by Page they just walk through the three financial statements”
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“one of them that I'll quickly call out that I found extremely useful was Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements Page by Page”
Hikaru Nakamura You're basically running this business, and for me, I've learned a lot about that because one of the books… 1
Discussed
“You're basically running this business, and for me, I've learned a lot about that because one of the books I read some years back, I think it was by Mary Buffett. 3917 02:13:35 02:13:36 It was on Warren Buffett and how when he buys these companies, it's hands-off management; it stays the same, you don't do anything.”
Sam Parr The reason I'm asking is cuz I actually bought a book called like Warren Buffett on accounting or something… 1
Discussed
“The reason I'm asking is cuz I actually bought a book called like Warren Buffett on accounting or something like that or Warren Buffett on balance sheets when I was trying to learn accounting. And cuz I was trying to figure out what does he see? You know, what what sticks out to him? You know, what what sticks out”