Corporate Finance: A Practical Approach (CFA Institute Investment Series) Review "Valuable reading not only for grad students and CFA wannabes but also for sophisticated investors and professional managers who want to understand what corporate finance is all about." (Seeking Alpha, April 2012) 				    	 					 From the Inside Flap As part of the CFA Institute Investment Series, the SecondEdition of Corporate Finance: A Practical Approach hasbeen designed for a wide range of individuals, from graduate-levelstudents focused on finance to practicing investment professionals.This globally relevant guide outlines the essential tools andconcepts of corporate finance that today's companies need toembrace to enable rapid and sustainable growth not just to survive,but to thrive.In this latest edition, featuring an all-new Foreword by MatthewScanlan, the distinguished team of Michelle R. Clayman, Martin S.Fridson, and George H. Troughton present a fully revised andupdated look at this important discipline. Preserving the hallmarkconciseness of the first edition while offering expanded coverageof key topics, the book integrates relevant, real-worldexamplesthat are rigorous but make minimal use ofmathematicsto provide the reader with a concreteunderstanding of critical business growth concepts. Each chapterpresents learning objectives that highlight key material, helpingthe reader obtain the most effective business advice possible.An invaluable resource for study and general reference, thisbook focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary tosucceed in today's global corporate world. Topics discussedinclude:Corporate governanceCapital budgetingCost of capitalMeasures of leverageCapital structureDividends and share repurchasesWorking capital managementFinancial statement analysisMergers and acquisitionsAnd to further enhance your understanding of the tools andtechniques presented,Corporate Finance Workbook, SecondEditionan essential study guide that containschallenging problems and solutions related to the conceptsdeveloped hereis also available.With the authors bringing their own unique experiences andperspectives to the study of corporate finance, the book distillseverything you need to succeed in today's fast-paced financialenvironment into just one volume. Filled with in-depth insights andpractical advice, Corporate Finance, Second Edition offers acomprehensive overview of the tools you need to master to succeedin finance today.              See all Product description