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MindTap for Besley/Brigham CFIN, 1 term Instant Access, 7th Edition

Scott Besley, Eugene Brigham

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MindTap for Besley/Brigham CFIN, 1 term Instant Access 7th Edition by Scott Besley/Eugene Brigham
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MindTap for Besley/Brigham's, CFIN, 7th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course—to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

Using a unique approach based on continuous research into student workflows and preferences, CFIN7 from 4LTR Press introduces corporate finance using straightforward language, the latest updates and concise sections that appeal to all learning styles. Users have access to the full text and complete study tools online for an innovative online experience.

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Scott Besley

Dr. Scott Besley is associate professor in the department of finance at the University of South Florida. He earned his D.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Florida State University. A well-respected author and instructor, Dr. Besley has published numerous research articles in various academic journals and has co-authored two of the leading textbooks in corporate finance that are used at universities around the world. His research interests include areas of corporate finance, working capital management, governance and investment anomalies. A frequently requested presenter at professional conferences, Dr. Besley is actively involved in numerous finance and professional organizations. When he is not teaching or pursuing research interests, he is heavily involved in supporting his local community.

Eugene Brigham

Dr. Eugene F. Brigham is a graduate research professor emeritus at the University of Florida, where he has taught since 1971. He received his M.B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining the University of Florida, Dr. Brigham held teaching positions at the University of Connecticut, the University of Wisconsin and the University of California-Los Angeles. A former president of the Financial Management Association, he has written many journal articles on the cost of capital, capital structure and other aspects of financial management. He has authored or co-authored 10 textbooks on managerial finance and managerial economics that are used at more than 1,000 universities in the United States and have been translated into 11 languages worldwide. In addition to his academic writing, Dr. Brigham continues to teach, consult and complete research. He has served as a consultant to many corporations and government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the U.S. Office of Telecommunications Policy and the RAND Corp. He has also testified as an expert witness in numerous electric, gas and telephone rate cases at both federal and state levels. Dr. Brigham spends his spare time on the golf course, enjoying time with his family and dogs and tackling outdoor adventures such as biking through Alaska.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
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Table of Contents

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Part I: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL FINANCE.
1. An Overview of Managerial Finance.
Part II: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS IN MANAGERIAL FINANCE.
2. Analysis of Financial Statements.
3. The Financial Environment: Markets, Institutions, and Investment Banking.
4. Time Value of Money.
Part III: VALUATION--FINANCIAL ASSETS.
5. The Cost of Money (Interest Rates).
6. Bonds (Debt) --Characteristics and Valuation.
7. Stocks (Equity) --Characteristics and Valuation.
8. Risk and Rates of Return.
Part IV: VALUATION--REAL ASSETS (CAPITAL BUDGETING).
9. Capital Budgeting Techniques.
10. Project Cash Flows and Risk.
Part V: COST OF CAPITAL AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE CONCEPTS.
11. The Cost of Capital.
12. Capital Structure.
13. Distribution of Retained Earnings: Dividends and Stock Repurchases.
Part VI: WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT.
14. Managing Short-term Financing (Liabilities).
15. Managing Short-Term Assets.
Part VII: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FINANCING DECISIONS.
16. Financial Planning and Control.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357515161
  • ISBN-13: 9780357515167
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