Getting an MBA degree is costly and time consuming. And if all you need is MBA level coverage of a particular subject, it might not be worth the effort. For busy executives and business leaders who need to master the essentials of finance and accounting or just brush up on the basics The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting, Fourth Edition is the ultimate resource.
Now in an entirely revised and updated edition, this bestselling reference is packed with in depth, authoritative coverage of crucial topics in finance and accounting. Professors Grossman and Livingston have assembled the best contributors on the subject, with chapters from top professors and practitioners in finance, accounting, and law. These expert contributors provide clear, jargon free explanations of key finance and accounting topics to help business professionals demystify even the most complex subjects.
Packed with valuable and practical information that is applicable to virtually any business, from the smallest start ups to the largest corporations in the world, the Fourth Edition covers all the vital basics you need to know:
Analyzing business profitability
Understanding financial statements
Performing a break even analysis
Computing the cost of capital
Managing foreign currency exposure
Taking your company public
Building a successful e business
Evaluating a merger or acquisition target
Maximizing information technology resources
Planning capital expenditures
Calculating a business valuation
Making sense of Sarbanes Oxley
And much more
Plus, the Fourth Edition includes entirely new chapters on discounted cash flows, capital structure, corporate governance and financial reporting integrity, outsourcing, and careers in finance and accounting. And, for the first time, a new Portable MBA Web site offers free tools and resources including handy downloadable guides, summaries, and spreadsheets. Whether you re starting a new business or just taking on new management responsibilities, this comprehensive resource includes fifty percent new material, making this edition an essential resource for efficient and effective enterprise management.