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Corporate Finance For Dummies

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Corporate Finance For Dummies by Michael Taillard simplifies the intricate world of corporate finance, offering readers an accessible guide to understanding financial strategies and principles used in businesses. The book covers essential topics, such as evaluating financial performance, crafting investment strategies, and managing financial risks, all explained in an easy-to-follow manner. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to grasp the fundamentals of corporate financial management without any prior expertise.
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If you're seeking to navigate the world of finance with ease, this book may appeal to you as it breaks down complex financial concepts into accessible, everyday language. Designed for both novices and professionals, it provides practical insights into understanding corporate finance principles, managing investments, and making informed business decisions.

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The math, formulas, and problems associated with corporate finance can be daunting to the uninitiated. This guides introduces you to the practices of determining an operating budget, calculating future cash flow, and analyzing scenarios in a friendly, unintimidating way.

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Get a handle on one of the most powerful forces in the world today with this straightforward, no-jargon guide to corporate finance.

A firm grasp of the fundamentals of corporate finance can help explain and predict the behaviour of businesses and businesspeople. And, with the right help from us, it’s not that hard to learn!

In Corporate Finance For Dummies, an expert finance professor with experience ranging from small businesses to large, public corporations walks you through the basics of the subject. You’ll discover how to read corporate financial statements, manage risks and investments, understand mergers and acquisitions, and value corporate assets.

In this book, you will also:

  • Get a plain-English introduction to the financial concepts, instruments, definitions, and strategies that govern corporate finance
  • Learn how to value a wide variety of instruments, from physical assets to intangible property, bonds, equities, and derivatives
  • Explore the intricacies of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows

Perfect for students in introductory corporate finance classes looking for an easy-to-follow supplementary resource, Corporate Finance For Dummies delivers intuitive instruction combined with real-world examples. These examples will give you the head start you need to get a grip on everything from the cost of capital to debt analytics, corporate bonds, derivatives, and more.

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Corporate Finance For Dummies by Michael Taillard is praised for its clear and structured explanation of complex financial concepts, making it suitable for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. The book is appreciated for its engaging examples and practical advice, offering readers valuable insights into financial decision-making and strategy. Readers enjoy how it breaks down intimidating topics into digestible information with a touch of humour.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119850311

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Michael Taillard, PhD, MBA, is an economic consultant and professor of finance. His financial experience ranges from nonprofits to large corporations and even to small business owners. He is an often-published author, and he wrote the previous edition of Corporate Finance For Dummies. In his free time, Michael enjoys kayaking!

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