Investment Banking For Dummies (For Dummies Series) From the Back Cover Learn to:  Grasp and apply the fundamentals of investment banking Understand post-financial crisis changes Score higher in your investment banking course  The keys you need to know about investment banking Want to expand your knowledge or learn what you need to know to ace your investment banking course? This in-depth guide takes a comprehensive approach to the topic of investment banking so you can discover everything you’ll need to know to apply your knowledge in the real world.  Get started with investment banking — find out what investment bankers do and how they facilitate financing, mergers, and acquisitions Dig in — discover the hidden truth in financial statements, where to find and read the reports you’ll need, and how to perform industry analysis Take it to the next level — dig into the details of discounted cash flow analysis, structuring a leveraged buyout, and determining return on equity Apply investment banking — understand the past of investment banking and new regulations that define the rules of the game Fill your tool box — discover the best online resources for investment bankers, ways to improve your analysis, and other important tools and tips  Open the book and find:  What investment banking is and how it works The role of investment bankers in mergers and acquisitions How to use important corporate filing documents The uses of financial statements Details on performing discounted cash flow analysis A thorough overview of fixed income How to determine a company’s return on equity Case studies to help reinforce your reading  About the Author Matt Krantz is the stock market and IPO reporter for USA TODAY, covering financial markets and Wall Street. Robert R. Johnson, PhD, CFA, CAIA, is a Professor of Finance at Creighton University, where he teaches in the Master of Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Program.