Introducing Corporate Finance

Introducing Corporate Finance 2nd edition is a text written for one semester introductory finance and corporate finance courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. This text focuses on offering a true introduction to corporate finance, with extensive explanations and case studies that apply real–world finance scenarios to corporate finance theory.
The fundamental concepts and theories of corporate finance are effectively contextualised through the use of Australian company financial data, strategically placed pedagogical elements to reinforce learning and an accessible writing style.

Spis treści:
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
Chapter 1: Introducing the firm and its goals
Chapter 2: Business structures and Taxation
Chapter 3: Business and the financial markets
Chapter 4: Financial mathematics
Chapter 5: Understanding risk and return
PART 2: INVESTMENT CHOICES
Chapter 6: Valuation of bonds and shares
Chapter 7: Cost of capital
Chapter 8: Planning investments – discounted cash flow techniques
Chapter 9: Planning investments – some real–world companies
PART 3: FINANCING THE FIRM
Chapter 10: Short–term finance – working capital
Chapter 11: Managing current assets
Chapter 12: Long–term external finance
Chapter 13: Dividend policy and internal financing
Chapter 14: Forecasting to evaluate financial decisions
PART 4: SPECIAL TOPICS IN CORPORATE FINANCE
Chapter 15: Risk management
Chapter 16: Capital restructuring – takeovers and divestments
Chapter 17: International corporate finance
CASE STUDIES