Wiley Finance Series: Lessons in Corporate Finance

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This comprehensive introduction to corporate finance employs an interactive question and answer approach, gradually increasing in difficulty to enhance conceptual understanding and provide numerical examples. Detailed case studies foster class discussions and contextualize financial concepts in real-world scenarios. Coverage includes ratio and pro forma analysis, capital structure theory, investment and financial policy decisions, and valuation and cash flows, establishing a solid foundation in essential topics. The revised second edition features updated content on the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and its impact on corporate finance valuation. Authored by esteemed professors from MIT and Tufts University, the text merges academic research with practical application for an in-depth learning experience. Chapter summaries and appendices aid student comprehension, presenting material from the perspective of real-world chief financial officers making critical decisions about capital acquisition and allocation. Key skills developed include cash flow management, investment and financing decision-making, understanding five essential valuation methods, executing leveraged buyouts, private equity financing, and mergers and acquisitions, and applying fundamental corporate finance tools and policies. This engaging introduction lays the groundwork for independent exploration and advanced study in corporate finance.