Schaum's Outline of Personal Finance - Softcover

Shim, Jae; Siegel, Joel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070575592 ISBN 13: 9780070575592

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1991

Synopsis

A guide to personal finance which includes over 1,149 solved problems, along with a variety of examples, illustrations and review questions which are applied to all phases of personal finance.

About this title

Book Description:

The book explains the basics and advanced areas of managerial finance to business students. It is a college supplement or study guide to help explain in simple, understandable language the material. It consists of solved-problems concentrating on the practical application of theory, concepts, and principles. It presents useful tools to analysis and decision making in financial matters. Important financial terminology is included. Examples and illustrations allow for a better understanding by including numbers to financial concepts. Review questions and answers put everything together. There is also a comprehensive exam to test if students mastered the material. Students can use the book in studying for professional designations and related exams including the Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). This book will help students master the material in the course and achieve better grades.

From the Back Cover:

Master financial management with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students raise their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

• Brush up before tests
• Find answers fast
• Study quickly and more effectively
• Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

• 1042 solved problems, including step-by-step solutions
• Hundreds of additional practice problems, with answers supplied
• Clear explanations of financial management concepts and practices
• A comprehensive exam to test your mastery of the material

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of financial management, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

• Introduction
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting, Planning, and Budgeting
• The Management of Working Capital
• Short-Term Financing
• Time Value of Money
• Risk, Return, and Valuation
• Capital Budgeting (Including Leasing)
• Capital Budgeting Under Risk
• Cost of Capital
• Leverage and Capital Structure
• Dividend Policy
• Term Loans and Leasing
• Long-Term Debt
• Preferred and Common Stock
• Warrants, Convertibles, Options, and Futures
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Failure and Reorganization
• Multinational Finance

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0070575592
• ISBN 13: 9780070575592
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448