Description:
Adopting an innovative, open-learning approach to introduce the main principles of financial management in an accessible, non-technical way, this fully updated 4th edition provides a unique focus on the practical application of financial management and its role in decision-making.
New to this edition:
· Expanded coverage of key topics such as financing the business and shareholder value
· Increased coverage of corporate governance issues
· Even more real world examples to help illustrate the practical application and importance of the topics discussed
· Financial statements throughout based on the latest International Accounting Standards
· New full-colour design, packed with pedagogical features, providing an original learning experience
Key Features:
· Written in a unique, open learning style
· Clear explanations and minimal technical jargon to aid understanding no previous knowledge of financial management is assumed
· Based on a solid foundation of theory but focusing throughout on its value for decision making
· Covering all the main areas of financial management in sufficient detail to provide a good grasp of the subject.
· Numerous examples, activities and exercises throughout, allowing the reader to test his/her knowledge at frequent intervals.
Fully supported by a comprehensive range of student and lecturer learning resources, Financial Management for Decision Makers is ideal for undergraduates from a non-finance/accounting discipline taking an introductory module in financial management, and postgraduate/experienced students on courses such as the ACCA Diploma in Financial Management, Diploma in Management and MBA programmes. The text is also suitable for finance and accounting students as a foundation for further study.
Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Business and Management at University of Plymouth Business School.