Essentials of Corporate Finance
Authors: Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 978-0073382463
Description: Essentials of Corporate Finance provides a concise, yet comprehensive, introduction to the financial decision-making process that corporate managers undertake on behalf of their shareholders. Emphasizing shareholder value maximization, this best-selling textbook offers an accessible approach to the key concepts, theories, and practices of modern corporate finance.
This book covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Financial analysis and planning
- Capital budgeting
- Cost of capital
- Dividend policy
- Debt financing
- Equity financing
- Leasing
- Working capital management
- Mergers and acquisitions
The eighth edition also boasts new and expanded material on sustainable finance, behavioral finance, corporate governance, risk management, as well as artificial intelligence and fintech, bringing fresh insights into the evolving financial landscape.
Designed to bring concepts to life, this edition replete with chapter-opening vignettes, case studies, and real-world examples, simplifies how financial decisions impact shareholder value. Whether you’re a student new to corporate finance or a seasoned professional in need of a refresher, Essentials of Corporate Finance is an indispensable resource.