Foundations of Finance | Ninth Edition | By Pearson  (English, Paperback, Arthur J. Keown, John D. Martin, J. William Petty)

Foundations of Finance retains its foundational approach to the key concepts of finance, bolstered by real-world vignettes, cases, and problem exercises. Utilizing five principles, which are presented at the beginning of the book and applied throughout, the authors introduce a multi-step approach to financial problem solving that appeals to students at all levels, math and numerical skills. As in previous editions, the Ninth Edition focuses on valuation and opens every chapter with a vignette based on financial decisions faced by contemporary, real-world companies and firms. Other highly useful features include mini cases, cautionary tales, lists of key terms, and a discussion of ethics. Revised and updated, the newest edition includes new lecture videos, financial thinking, user feedback, and lessons from the recent economic crisis. Features: - Five Principles, presented at the beginning of the book, provide students with a strong foundation of the key concepts in finance so they are able to apply such principles outside of class to real-life situations. Principle 1: Cash Flow Is What Matters Principle 2: Money Has a Time Value Principle 3: Risk Requires a Reward Principle 4: Market Prices are Generally Right Principle 5: Conflicts of Interest Can Cause Agency Problems - A Focus on Valuation. Although many professors and instructors make valuation the central theme of their course, students often lose sight of this focus when reading their text. The authors have revised this edition to reinforce this focus in the content and organization of the text: Five finance principles provide the foundation for the valuation of any investment. - New topics are introduced in the context of “what is the value proposition?” and “how is the value of the enterprise affected?” Table of Contents: 1. An Introduction to the Foundations of Financial Management 2. The Financial Markets and Interest Rates 3. Understanding Financial Statements and Cash Flows 4. Evaluating a Firm’s Financial Performance 5. The Time Value of Money 6. The Meaning and Measurement of Risk and Return 7. The Valuation and Characteristics of Bonds 8. The Valuation and Characteristics of Stock 9. The Cost of Capital 10. Capital-Budgeting Techniques and Practice 11. Cash Flows and Other Topics in Capital Budgeting 12. Determining the Financing Mix 13. Dividend Policy and Internal Financing 14. Short-Term Financial Planning 15. Working-Capital Management 16. International Business Finance 17. Cash, Receivables, and Inventory Management