CFIN 3 (with CourseMate Printed Access Card) - Softcover

Dr. Scott Besley is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Finance at the University of South Florida. He earned his DBA and MBA degrees from Florida State University. A well-respected author and instructor, Dr. Besley has published numerous research articles in various academic journals and has co-authored two of the leading textbooks in corporate finance that are used at universities around the world. His research interests include areas of corporate finance, working capital management, governance, and investment anomalies. A frequently requested presenter at professional conferences, Dr. Besley is actively involved in numerous finance and professional organizations. When he is not teaching or pursuing research interests, he is heavily involved in his local community.

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL FINANCE. 1. An Overview of Managerial Finance. Part II: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS IN MANAGERIAL FINANCE. 2. Analysis of Financial Statements. 3. The Financial Environment: Markets, Institutions, and Investment Banking. 4. Time Value of Money. Part III: VALUATION--FINANCIAL ASSETS. 5. The Cost of Money (Interest Rates). 6. Bonds (Debt)--Characteristics and Valuation. 7. Stocks (Equity)--Characteristics and Valuation. 8. Risk and Rates of Return. Part IV: VALUATION--REAL ASSETS (CAPITAL BUDGETING). 9. Capital Budgeting Techniques. 10. Project Cash Flows and Risk. Part V: COST OF CAPITAL AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE CONCEPTS. 11. The Cost of Capital. 12. Capital Structure. 13. Distribution of Retained Earnings: Dividends and Stock Repurchases. Part VI: WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. 14. Working Capital Policy. 15. Managing Short-Term Assets. 16. Managing Short-Term Liabilities (Financing). Part VII: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FINANCING DECISIONS. 17. Financial Planning and Control.