Troy Adair – författare

The simple way to master corporate finance

The math, the formulas, the problem solving . . . does corporate finance make your head spin? You're not alone. It's one of the toughest subjects for business students—which is why Corporate Finance DeMYSTiFieD is written in a way that makes learning it easier than ever.

This self-teaching guide first explains the basicprinciples of corporate finance, including accountingstatements, cash flows, and ratio analysis. Then, you'll learn all the specifics of more advanced practices like estimating future cash flows, scenario analysis, and option valuation. Filled with end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, Corporate Finance DeMYSTiFieD teaches you the ins-and-outs of this otherwise confounding subject in no time at all.

This fast and easy guide features:

An overview of important concepts, such as time value of money, interest rate conversion, payment composition,and amortization schedulesEasy-to-understand descriptions of corporate finance principles and strategiesChapter-ending quizzes and a comprehensive final exam to reinforce what you've learned and pinpoint problem areasHundreds of updated examples with practical solutions

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Corporate Finance DeMYSTiFieD is your shortcut to a working knowledge of this important business topic.

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