Foundations of Finance, 10th edition

  • Arthur J. Keown, 
  • John D. Martin, 
  • J William Petty

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Overview

Foundations of Finance presents the key concepts of finance, bolstered by real-world vignettes, cases and problem exercises. Using 5 principles, the authors introduce a multi-step approach to financial problem solving that appeals to students' (at all levels) math and numerical skills.

The 10th Edition continues to focus on valuation and incorporates vignettes based on financial decisions faced by real firms. Featuring new lecture videos, financial thinking, user feedback and changes inspired by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the text equips you to effectively deal with issues in an ever-changing financial environment.

Published by Pearson (September 15th 2020) - Copyright © 2020

ISBN-13: 9780135639382

Subject: Finance

Category: Corporate Finance

Overview

PART 1: THE SCOPE AND ENVIRONMENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. An Introduction to the Foundations of Financial Management
2. The Financial Markets and Interest Rates
3. Understanding Financial Statements and Cash Flows
4. Evaluating a Firm's Financial Performance

PART 2: THE VALUATION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
5. The Time Value of Money
6. The Meaning and Measurement of Risk and Return
7. The Valuation and Characteristics of Bonds
8. The Valuation and Characteristics of Stock
9. The Cost of Capital

PART 3: INVESTMENT IN LONG-TERM ASSETS
10. Capital-Budgeting Techniques and Practice
11. Cash Flows and Other Topics in Capital Budgeting

PART 4: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND DIVIDEND POLICY
12. Determining the Financing Mix
13. Dividend Policy and Internal Financing

PART 5: WORKING-CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
14. Short-Term Financial Planning
15. Working-Capital Management
16. International Business Finance
17. Cash, Receivables, and Inventory Management

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