Foundations of Financial Management
19th Edition
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© 2026 | Published: May 20, 2026
About the Book:This is a widely used textbook that introduces the core concepts of financial management in a clear and practical manner. It explains how businesses make important financial decisions, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value. The …
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Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: The Goals and Activities of Financial Management
Part 2: Financial Analysis and Planning
Chapter 2: Review of Accounting
Chapter 3: Financial Analysis
Chapter 4: Operating and Financial Leverage
Part 3: Working Capital Management
Chapter 5: Working Capital and the Financing Decision
Chapter 6: Current Asset Management
Chapter 7: Sources of Short-Term Financing
Part 4: The Capital Budgeting Process
Chapter 8: The Time Value of Money
Chapter 9: Valuation and Rates of Return
Chapter 10: Cost of Capital
Chapter 11: The Capital Budgeting Decision
Chapter 12: Risk and Capital Budgeting
Part 5: Long-Term Financing
Chapter 13: Financial Markets
Chapter 14: Investment Banking
Chapter 15: Long-Term Debt and Lease Financing
Chapter 16: Common and Preferred Stock Financing
Chapter 17: Dividend Policy and Retained Earnings
Part 6: Expanding The Perspective of Corporate Finance
Chapter 18: External Growth through Mergers
Chapter 19: International Financial Management
Appendix A: Indian Cases
Appendix B: Additional Reading Material
Index
Chapter 1: The Goals and Activities of Financial Management
Part 2: Financial Analysis and Planning
Chapter 2: Review of Accounting
Chapter 3: Financial Analysis
Chapter 4: Operating and Financial Leverage
Part 3: Working Capital Management
Chapter 5: Working Capital and the Financing Decision
Chapter 6: Current Asset Management
Chapter 7: Sources of Short-Term Financing
Part 4: The Capital Budgeting Process
Chapter 8: The Time Value of Money
Chapter 9: Valuation and Rates of Return
Chapter 10: Cost of Capital
Chapter 11: The Capital Budgeting Decision
Chapter 12: Risk and Capital Budgeting
Part 5: Long-Term Financing
Chapter 13: Financial Markets
Chapter 14: Investment Banking
Chapter 15: Long-Term Debt and Lease Financing
Chapter 16: Common and Preferred Stock Financing
Chapter 17: Dividend Policy and Retained Earnings
Part 6: Expanding The Perspective of Corporate Finance
Chapter 18: External Growth through Mergers
Chapter 19: International Financial Management
Appendix A: Indian Cases
Appendix B: Additional Reading Material
Index
About the Book:
This is a widely used textbook that introduces the core concepts of financial management in a clear and practical manner. It explains how businesses make important financial decisions, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value. The book covers key areas such as financial analysis and planning, working capital management, capital budgeting, and sources of long-term financing like stocks and bonds. It also emphasizes real-world applications, helping readers understand how financial theories are applied in actual business situations. Overall, it provides a strong foundation for students to develop decision-making skills in finance.
Key Features:
• Clear and simple explanations suitable for beginners.
• Emphasis on practical applications through real-life examples.
• Integration of Learning Objectives to Discussion Questions and Problems
• Comprehensive coverage of both short-term and long-term financial decisions.
This is a widely used textbook that introduces the core concepts of financial management in a clear and practical manner. It explains how businesses make important financial decisions, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value. The book covers key areas such as financial analysis and planning, working capital management, capital budgeting, and sources of long-term financing like stocks and bonds. It also emphasizes real-world applications, helping readers understand how financial theories are applied in actual business situations. Overall, it provides a strong foundation for students to develop decision-making skills in finance.
Key Features:
• Clear and simple explanations suitable for beginners.
• Emphasis on practical applications through real-life examples.
• Integration of Learning Objectives to Discussion Questions and Problems
• Comprehensive coverage of both short-term and long-term financial decisions.