Corporate Finance: A Practical Approach - Hardcover

Clayman CFA, Michelle R.; Fridson CFA, Martin S.; Troughton CFA, George H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470197684 ISBN 13: 9780470197684

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Synopsis

In Corporate Finance, the distinguished team of Michelle Clayman, Martin Fridson, and George Troughton—together with a number of experienced contributors—provides you with complete coverage of the most important issues in modern corporate finance. This book contains the foundational knowledge and tools needed for making smart business decisions, formulating strategies to maximize company value, and maintaining lasting growth. It covers everything from managing relationships between stakeholders to evaluating merger and acquisition bids—as well as the companies involved in them.

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About the Author

Michelle R. Clayman , CFA, is founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of New Amsterdam Partners LLC, an institutional money management firm in New York City. She has been published in the Financial Analysts Journal and the Journal of Investing, and is a frequent commentator for CNBC, Bloomberg, and other financial media outlets. Martin S. Fridson , CFA, is CEO of FridsonVision LLC in New York City and is known for his innovative work in credit analysis and investment strategy. He is the author of several highly acclaimed books on financial statement analysis, high–yield debt, and financial history and is the youngest person ever inducted into the Fixed Income Analysts Society Hall of Fame. George H. Troughton , PhD, CFA, is Professor Emeritus of Finance at California State University, Chico. He is a recipient of the C. Stewart Sheppard Award for the advancement of education in the investment profession as well as the Donald L. Tuttle Award for CFA Grading Excellence.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Corporate Finance: A Practical Approach "This book on corporate finance is a welcome addition to the already impressive work by the CFA Institute." —Don Chew, Editor, Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, Morgan Stanley "Covers the basics of corporate finance—working capital, capital budgeting, M&A, cost of capital, capital structure, and dividend policy—in one volume. Chapters on financial statement analysis and corporate governance give context to the core subjects presented. Corporate Finance: A Practical Approach will be helpful to the student seeking to learn the field and to the experienced practitioner in need of a desk–top reference tool." —Thomas A. King, Treasurer, Progressive Insurance "This text is very comprehensive in its treatment of many issues within corporate finance, making it a great resource for both academics and practitioners." —Tom Arnold, CFA, Assistant Professor of Finance, Robins School of Business, University of Richmond "Corporate Finance teaches future CFA charterholders what they need to know about corporate finance to be successful practitioners. The CFA curriculum, including the substance and pedagogy of this book, is a market–sensitive collaboration between sophisticated practitioners and academics. This approach and this book provide an excellent bridge between the principles and their application to corporate finance." —Douglas R. Emery, Bank of America Scholar and Professor of Finance, University of Miami

From the Inside Flap

In today′s competitive business environment, corporate managers must find innovative ways to promote rapid and sustainable growth. As part of the CFA Institute Investment Series, Corporate Finance has been designed to help you develop the skills to achieve this goal. The distinguished team of Michelle R. Clayman, CFA, Martin S. Fridson, CFA, and George H. Troughton, CFA together with a number of experienced contributors provides you with complete coverage of the most important issues in modern corporate finance. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this book contains the foundational knowledge and tools needed for making smart business decisions, formulating strategies to maximize company value, and maintaining lasting growth. It covers everything from managing relationships between stakeholders to evaluating merger and acquisition bids as well as the companies involved in them. Through extensive use of real–world examples, Corporate Finance offers you critical insights into interpreting corporate financial data, evaluating projects, and allocating funds in ways that increase corporate value. You′ll also become familiar with many of the practical tactics that are used in the complex world of corporate financial management. And to enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented here, Corporate Finance Workbook a comprehensive study guide that contains challenging problems and solutions related to the concepts developed here in Corporate Finance is also available. Created for a wide range of readers, from students focusing on finance to practicing investment professionals, Corporate Finance is valuable for both self–study and general reference. With each contributor bringing his or her own unique experiences and perspectives to this dynamic discipline, Corporate Finance distills the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to succeed in the fast–paced business world.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470197684
• ISBN 13: 9780470197684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480