Fundamentals of Modern Financial Management (8th Edition)

Author: Scott
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The English version of this book is a popular textbook in undergraduate and MBA teaching in the United States. The book's features include: (1) Its content structure reflects the rapid development of the discipline of financial management; (2) It emphasizes the interrelationships among the various components of financial management. The book summarizes the fundamental principles of financial management theory and practical applications into ten principles and elaborates on the financial decision-making process based on modern financial theory and current international economic conditions around these ten principles; (3) It avoids complex theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations, adopting a lively writing style with numerous examples, detailed calculation steps, and a strong readability. Financial management is a foundational course for MBA, finance, and accounting programs, serving as essential knowledge for contemporary business decision analysis. The English version of Fundamentals of Modern Financial Management is a popular textbook in undergraduate and MBA teaching in the United States. Its key feature is to summarize the fundamental principles of financial management into ten principles and elaborate on the financial decision-making process around them, rather than merely teaching financial models and formulas. As a foundational course, the author does not summarize the ten principles and explain them with case studies, making the content clear and easy to understand. The English version and the Chinese version of the 7th edition have been widely used in undergraduate and MBA programs in the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University for multiple terms. Students generally find the book easy to understand, highly readable, and practical. Teachers who use the book believe it effectively addresses the conflict between the extensive content of the financial management course and the limited class hours, facilitating heuristic and case-based teaching, thereby improving teaching efficiency and effectiveness. The 8th edition of the book incorporates the latest theories and practices in contemporary financial management, particularly in corporate restructuring and exchange rate risk management during financial crises, making it even more relevant to modern financial management practices. The book is suitable for teaching and training in finance, accounting, and economic management at the junior college and undergraduate levels, as well as serving as a foundational textbook for MBA programs. Financial management is a foundational course for MBA, finance, and accounting programs, serving as essential knowledge for contemporary business decision analysis. The English version of Fundamentals of Modern Financial Management is a popular textbook in undergraduate and MBA teaching in the United States. Its key feature is to summarize the fundamental principles of financial management into ten principles and elaborate on the financial decision-making process around them, rather than merely teaching financial models and formulas. As a foundational course, the author does not summarize the ten principles and explain them with case studies, making the content clear and easy to understand. The English version and the Chinese version of the 7th edition have been widely used in undergraduate and MBA programs in the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University for multiple terms. Students generally find the book easy to understand, highly readable, and practical. Teachers who use the book believe it effectively addresses the conflict between the extensive content of the financial management course and the limited class hours, facilitating heuristic and case-based teaching, thereby improving teaching efficiency and effectiveness. The 8th edition of the book incorporates the latest theories and practices in contemporary financial management, particularly in corporate restructuring and exchange rate risk management during financial crises, making it even more relevant to modern financial management practices. The book is suitable for teaching and training in finance, accounting, and economic management at the junior college and undergraduate levels, as well as serving as a foundational textbook for MBA programs.