| Foundations of Finance Contributor(s): Keown, Arthur J. (Author), Martin, John D. (Author), Petty, J. William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0134083288 ISBN-13: 9780134083285 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $291.32 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Corporate Finance - General - Business & Economics | Finance - General |
| Dewey: 658.15 |
| LCCN: 2015039822 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" (3.10 lbs) 576 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Foundations of Finance retains its foundational approach to the key concepts of finance, bolstered by real-world vignettes, cases, and problem exercises. Utilizing five principles, which are presented at the beginning of the book and applied throughout, the authors introduce a multi-step approach to financial problem solving that appeals to readers' at all levels, math and numerical skills. As in previous editions, the Ninth Edition focuses on valuation and opens every chapter with a vignette based on financial decisions faced by contemporary, real-world companies and firms. Other highly useful features include mini cases, cautionary tales, lists of key terms, and a discussion of ethics. Revised and updated, the newest edition includes new lecture videos, financial thinking, user feedback, and lessons from the recent economic crisis. KEY TOPICS: An Introduction to the Foundations of Financial Management; The Financial Markets and Interest Rates; Understanding Financial Statements and Cash Flows; Evaluating a Firm's Financial Performance; The Time Value of Money; The Meaning and Measurement of Risk and Return; The Valuation and Characteristics of Bonds; The Valuation and Characteristics of Stock; The Cost of Capital; Capital-Budgeting Techniques and Practice; Cash Flows and Other Topics in Capital Budgeting; Determining the Financing Mix; Dividend Policy and Internal Financing; Short-Term Financial Planning; Working-Capital Management; International Business Finance; Cash, Receivables, and Inventory Management MARKET: For anyone interested in corporate finance. |
