Financial Management for Decision Makers

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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.

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