Lessons in Corporate Finance: A Case Studies Approach to Financial Tools, Financial Policies, and Valuation (Wiley Finance)
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (771 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01D3TX2RM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 282 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Practical Guide to Corporate Finance with a Slice of Humor Scott Alessandro Lessons in Corporate Finance is one of those rare books that can be understood by a general audience yet still appeal to a professional in the field. It allows the reader to understand corporate finance at a basic level, and then through case studies, walks the reader through more and more complex concepts and calculations, while continuously reinforcing the information from previous chapters. It is this iterative process that makes the book so . almost like a conversation between the professors and their students Amazon Customer "Lessons in Corporate Finance" is a unique book in many regards. It marries corporate finance and accounting, two essential knowledge banks for anyone studying or working in the corporate world. The authors span four decades and provide perspective on the myriad changes that have taken place in corporate transactions, focusing on companies across a broad swath of industries, both "old" and "new". In particular, I highlight the analysis of Apple . Great book. Amazon Customer Great bookI had the pleasure of attending a case study taught by Asquith while in business school and he is an excellent professor. The material is fun to read in a conversation-like manner, yet still includes all the academic and theoretical underpinnings of both historical and modern corporate finance. I have read numerous finance textbooks and this was the single best source for a complete understanding of three primary topics: managing cash
. He is a specialist in corporate finance and has written on all areas of corporate finance including mergers, LBOs, equity issues, dividend policy, and more. LAWRENCE A. Billard professor of finance at M.I.T.'s Sloan School. He is a specialist in accounting and finance and has written on corporate bankruptcy, firm performance, international accounting, mergers, and m
. From the Inside FlapA business can withstand bad products, ineffective marketing, and negative earnings yet still stay in business—as long as there's positive cash flow. and Tufts University, this versatile guide incorporates years of research and instructional expertise to deliver a personable, interactive resource. By the end, you will know how to: Evaluate a firm's financial health using ratios and other financial toolsMake certain a business does not run out of cash by proficiently managing and forecasting cash flowsChoose the best capital structure for a company and navigate the trade-offs between the various financing alternativesMake good investment decisions by accurately valuing investment projects, including determining relevant cash flows and proper discount rateEffectively combine investment and financing decisions to facilitate leveraged buyouts, private equity, and mergers and acqu
and Tufts, this book draws on years of research and teaching to deliver a truly interactive learning experience. Written by award-winning professors at M.I.T. Complete coverage of all areas of corporate finance includes capital structure and financing needs along with project and company valuation, with specific guidance on vital topics such as ratios and pro formas, dividends, debt maturity, asymmetric information, and more.Corporate finance is a complex field composed of a broad variety of sub-disciplines, each involving a specific skill set and nuanced body of knowledge. Interactive, discussion-based learning forces you to go beyond memorization and actually apply what you know, simultaneously developing your knowledge, skills, and instincts. A discussion-based learning approach to corporate finance fundamentalsLessons in Corporate Finance explains the fundamentals of the field in an intuitive way, using a unique Socratic question and answer approach. Lessons in Corporate Finance provides a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional textbook study and gain skills that are useful in the field.. Each case study is designed to facilitate class discussion, based on a series of increasingly detailed questio