Essentials of Managerial Finance

by Besley, Scott; Brigham, Eugene F.

• ISBN13: 9780030258725
• ISBN10: 0030258723
• Format: Digital
• Copyright: 2000-01-12
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

The classic that started the First in Finance franchise. Now in its Twelfth Edition, this best-selling text is renowned for its excellent blend of theoretical and applied material, comprehensive support package, and applicable real-world examples. In addition to its continued coverage of such hot topics as multinational finance and small-business issues, ethical dilemma discussions are incorporated throughout the text. Thorough coverage of working capital is a distinguishing feature. Formerly known as "Weston/Besley/Brigham", Scott Besley is now the primary author.

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction to Managerial Finance	1	(78)
An Overview of Managerial Finance	2	(32)
The Financial Environment: Markets, Institutions, Interest Rates, and Taxes	34	(45)
Part II Forecasting, Planning, and Control	79	(100)
Analysis of Financial Statements	80	(51)
Financial Planning and Control	131	(48)
Part III Essential Concepts in Managerial Finance	179	(154)
Risk and Rates of Return	180	(45)
The Time Value of Money	225	(57)
Valuation Concepts	282	(51)
Part IV Capital Budgeting	333	(86)
Capital Budgeting Techniques	334	(34)
Project Cash Flows and Risk	368	(51)
Part V Cost of Capital, Leverage, and Dividend Policy	419	(104)
The Cost of Capital	420	(37)
Capital Structure	457	(39)
Dividend Policy	496	(27)
Part VI Working Capital Management	523	(112)
Working Capital Policy	524	(31)
Managing Short-Term Assets	555	(44)
Managing Short-Term Liabilities (Financing)	599	(36)
Part VII Strategic Long-Term Financing Decisions	635	(92)
Common Stock and the Investment Banking Process	636	(28)
Long-Term Debt	664	(29)
Alternative Financing Arrangements and Corporate Restructuring	693	(34)
Appendix A Mathematical Tables	727	(10)
Appendix B Solutions to Self-Test Problems	737	(34)
Appendix C Answers to End-of-Chapter Problems	771	(6)
Appendix D Selected Equations	777	(8)
Index	785