Financial Management : Principles and Applications

by Titman, Sheridan; Martin, John D.; Keown, Arthur J.

• ISBN13: 9780131450653
• ISBN10: 0131450654
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

With its exciting introduction of the Harley-Davidson focus company theme, this book continues to provide a solid, enduring foundation of the tools of modern theory while at the same time developing the logic behind their use. The "10 Principles of Finance" (formerly "Axioms" ) provide the framework, or "the big picture" of finance, which ties the major concepts of the book together.A six-part organization covers the scope and environment of financial management, valuation of financial assets, investment in long-term assets, capital structure and dividend policy, working-capital management, and special topics in finance, and special topics in finance.For an enduring understanding of the basic tools and fundamental principles upon which finance is based.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Financial Management

Understanding Financial Statements, Taxes, and Cash Flows

Evaluating a Firm's Financial Performance

Financial Forecasting, Planning, and Budgeting

The Time Value of Money

Risk and Rates of Return

Valuation and Characteristics of Bond

Stock Valuation

Capital-Budgeting Decision Criteria

Cash Flows and Other Topics in Capital Budgeting

Capital Budgeting and Risk Analysis

Cost of Capital

Managing for Shareholder Value

Raising Capital in the Financial Markets

Analysis and Impact of Leverage

Planning the Firm's Financial Mix

Dividend Policy and Internal Financing

Working-capital Management and Short-term Financing

Cash and Marketable Securities Management

Accounts Receivable and Inventory Management

Risk Management

International Business Finance

Corporate Restructuring: Combinations and Divestitures.*

Term Loans and Leases.*

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