Financial Management for Decision Makers
Financial Management for Decision Makers

Author: Peter Atrill

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 9780273717645

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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 fifth 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 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 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 intervalsFully 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/postexperience students on courses such as the ACCA Diploma in Financial Management, Diploma in Management Studies and MBA programmes. The text is also suitable for finance and accounting students as a foundation for further study.Peter Atrillis a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He has previously held posts as Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at University of Plymouth Business School.

Financial Management for Decision Makers
Financial Management for Decision Makers

Author: Peter Atrill

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13: 9780273702498

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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.

Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers
Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers

Author: Chris Guilding

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-08-22

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1136403183

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Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers is written specifically for those 'decision makers' in the industry who need to be able to decipher accountant 'speak' and reports in order to use this information to its best advantage and achieve maximum profits. The area of accounting and finance is a vital but often inaccessible part of the hospitality business. However, having the knowledge and the ability to use it properly makes all the difference to the turnover and success of a business. Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers is written specifically for those industry executives who need to be able to decipher, appreciate and utilise valuable financial management tools and techniques in order to realise maximum profits. Highly practical in its scope and approach, this book: · Outlines the procedure and purpose behind various financial activities - including budgeting, year-end financial statement analysis, double-entry accounting, managing and analysing costs, working capital management, and investment decision making · Demonstrates how an appropriate analysis of financial reports can drive your business strategy forward from a well-informed base · Clearly highlights the key financial issues you need to consider in a host of decision making situations · Includes a range of problems to help readers appraise their understanding of concepts - with solutions provided for lecturers at http://textbooks.elsevier.com. At all times, the book rigorously applies itself to the specific needs of the hospitality decision-maker, contextualising and explaining financial decision making and control in this light. Combining a user-friendly structure with frequent international cases, worked examples and sample reports to illuminate the theory, Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers is ideal for all students of hospitality, as well as being a vital source of information for practitioners already in the industry.

Financial Management and Decision Making
Financial Management and Decision Making

Author: John Malcolm Samuels

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13:

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This new text by the same authors of the well-known text Management of Company Finance, provides an introductory grounding in both the theory and practice of financial management and its relevance to the real world business environment. The text provides the same clarity of explanation and wealth of practice questions for which the advanced text is renowned, but avoids going into the same depth of mathematical detail and rigor demanded by specialist finance students. It is the ideal text for students studying basic financial management on modular, semester-length or MBA courses.

Accounting and Finance for Managers
Accounting and Finance for Managers

Author: Matt Bamber

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2014-04-03

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 0749469145

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Accounting and Finance for Managers is specifically designed for the needs of MBA, EMBA and MA Business and Management students. It includes worked examples throughout the chapters, as well as real-world scenarios and full exercises at the end of each chapter. The book also includes 'Expert view' notes, which encourage students to think more broadly and present them with further issues to consider. For lecturers, the book begins with an indication of how the course material throughout the book might be divided over different time periods. Providing coverage of basic bookkeeping, readers will learn how to interpret financial statements and grasp underlying theory, interpret a cash budget and identify potential problems, identify appropriate pricing strategies to fit different markets and products/services and incorporate financial evaluation into operational decision making and problem solving. Online supporting resources for this book include bonus chapters covering topics such as cash flow, investment decisions and business planning, and lecture slides for each chapter.

Financial Management for Decision Makers, Canadian Edition
Financial Management for Decision Makers, Canadian Edition

Author: Peter Atrill

Publisher:

Published: 2008-03-31

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 9780132066754

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Financial Management for Decision Makers, Canadian Edition, offers a brief applied introduction to core finance topics and is well-suited to non-finance majors, service finance courses, and those students with little or no accounting and finance background.

Financial Management for Pharmacists
Financial Management for Pharmacists

Author: Norman V. Carroll

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780781762397

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This comprehensive, clearly written textbook teaches pharmacy students and pharmacists the basics of financial accounting, management accounting, and finance, and equips them with the financial skills needed in pharmacy practice. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated with new content and realistic problems that allow students to apply what they have learned. This edition presents examples from diverse practice settings, including HMO, hospital, and long-term care pharmacies. A new chapter explains how decision analysis can be used to assist and inform decision-making. The significantly revised pricing chapter provides additional consideration to demand and the interaction of unit costs, volume, demand, and price.

Finance for Strategic Decision-Making
Finance for Strategic Decision-Making

Author: M. P. Narayanan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-04-26

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0787974196

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Finance for Strategic Decision Making demystifies and clarifies for non-financial executives the basics of financial analysis. It shows how they can make important financial decisions that can critically enhance their institution’s ability to respond to competitive challenges, undertake new projects, overcome financial setbacks, and most importantly, create shareholder value. Written by M. P. Narayanan and Vikram K. Nanda—two of the country’s leading authorities on financial strategy—this book offers a practical guide for using financial analysis to enhance strategicdecision making. The book includes a coherent framework that outlines practical and intellectually sound guidance for executives who must make strategic decisions. Finance for Strategic Decision Making Explains the role of finance in corporate strategy Offers guidance on resource allocation decisions Explores how to determine the right balance of debt and equity capital to maximize firm value Demonstrates how to use payout policy as a strategic tool Clarifies if a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is in the best interest of an organization Shows how to manage risk Reveals how to measure value created and the effectiveness of upper level management