Finance for Executives : Managing for Value Creation by Claude Viallet and Gabriel Hawawini (2010, Hardcover)

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PublisherCengage South-Western
ISBN-100538751347
ISBN-139780538751346
eBay Product ID (ePID)84526583

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Number of Pages672 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFinance for Executives : Managing for Value Creation
Publication Year2010
SubjectFinance / General, General, Accounting / Managerial, Corporate Finance / General
TypeTextbook
AuthorClaude Viallet, Gabriel Hawawini
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight40.9 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in

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Edition Number4
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsPART I INTRODUCTION.1. Financial Management and Value Creation: An Overview.2. Understanding Balance Sheets and Income Statements.Part II FINANCIAL DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT.3. Assessing Liquidity and Operational Efficiency.4. Measuring Cash Flows.5. Diagnosing Profitability, Risk, and Growth.PART III INVESTMENT DECISIONS.6. Using the Net Present Value Rule to Make Value-Creating Investment Decisions.7. Alternatives to the Net Present Value Rule.8. Identifying and Estimating a Project's Cash Flows.Part IV FINANCING DECISIONS.9. Raising Capital and Valuing Securities.10. Estimating the Cost of Capital.11. Designing a Capital Structure.PART V BUSINESS DECISIONS.12. Valuing and Acquiring a Business.13. Managing Corporate Risk.14. Making International Business Decisions.15. Managing for Value Creation.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal658.15
Table Of ContentPART I INTRODUCTION.1. Financial Management and Value Creation: An Overview.2. Understanding Balance Sheets and Income Statements.Part II FINANCIAL DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT.3. Assessing Liquidity and Operational Efficiency.4. Measuring Cash Flows.5. Diagnosing Profitability, Risk, and Growth.PART III INVESTMENT DECISIONS.6. Using the Net Present Value Rule to Make Value-Creating Investment Decisions.7. Alternatives to the Net Present Value Rule.8. Identifying and Estimating a Project's Cash Flows.Part IV FINANCING DECISIONS.9. Raising Capital and Valuing Securities.10. Estimating the Cost of Capital.11. Designing a Capital Structure.PART V BUSINESS DECISIONS.12. Valuing and Acquiring a Business.13. Managing Corporate Risk.14. Making International Business Decisions.15. Managing for Value Creation.
SynopsisIdeal for both aspiring managers and experienced executives, the Fourth Edition of FINANCE FOR EXECUTIVES: MANAGING FOR VALUE CREATION illustrates the importance of financial information in maximizing firm value. Respected authors Gabriel Hawawini and Claude Viallet draw on their wealth of business and teaching experience to provide a concise, analytically sound introduction to financial management that is neither too simplistic nor too theoretical. In fact, the text masterfully balances a thorough exploration of modern finance principles with a strong practical focus on real-world applications and rigorous analysis, even while avoiding complicated formulas with little value for decision-making.Perfect for executive education courses, M.B.A. programs, or any class with an emphasis on translating theory into practice or learning through real-world cases, FINANCE FOR EXECUTIVES employs a strong problem-scenario approach to present key concepts within the context of realistic financial management issues that executives commonly face. In addition, a series of integrated case studies analyzes the same set of companies throughout the text to explore concepts in greater depth and reinforce learning. The new Fourth Edition maintains the text's highly reader-friendly structure and presentation. Because each chapter is self-contained, instructors can enjoy great flexibility in structuring their courses, while students will find the text an invaluable reference and resource to use throughout their careers. In addition, the current edition features extensive updates incorporating the most recent financial data and latest references, as well as a new chapter devoted to managing corporate risk, an essential topic for success in today's high-stakes business environment., Ideal for both aspiring managers and experienced executives, the Fourth Edition of FINANCE FOR EXECUTIVES: MANAGING FOR VALUE CREATION illustrates the importance of financial information in maximizing firm value. Respected authors Gabriel Hawawini and Claude Viallet draw on their wealth of business experience to provide a concise, analytically sound introduction to financial management that is neither too simplistic nor too theoretical. In fact, the book masterfully balances a thorough exploration of modern finance principles with a strong practical focus on real-world applications and rigorous analysis, even while avoiding complicated formulas with little value for decision-making. FINANCE FOR EXECUTIVES employs a strong problem-scenario approach to present key concepts within the context of realistic financial management issues that executives commonly face. In addition, a series of integrated case studies analyzes the same set of companies throughout the book to explore concepts in greater depth and reinforce learning. The book also features a highly reader-friendly structure and presentation, with self-contained chapters that make it an invaluable reference and resource. In addition, the Fourth Edition includes extensive updates incorporating the most recent financial data and latest references, as well as a new chapter devoted to managing corporate risk, an essential topic for success in today's high-stakes business environment.
LC Classification NumberHG4026

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