Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_204_988 ( id number, "responsible minister(s)" text, "crown entities" text, "monitoring department(s)" text, "category / type" text, "empowering legislation" text )

### Question ###
how many entities have finance as a responsible minister ?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT("crown entities") FROM table_204_988 WHERE "responsible minister(s)" = 'finance'