Publisher's Synopsis
This second revised and enlarged edition presents an integrated understanding of the concepts and techniques of Financial Management. Enriching the text are three key decision making areas namely Investment Decisions, Financing Decisions and Dividend Decisions. The units on Financial Analysis (with chapters on Statements of Changes in Financial Position and Financial Statements, Ratio Analysis Planning) and Financial Restructuring (on Mergers/Acquisitions/Takeovers) have been added in the 2nd edition. Points to remember, illustrative problems, problems for practice and glossary provided at the end of the chapters are key features that make this book student friendly. Targeted primarily at B.Com, BBA, BBS, CA, ICWA, CS, MBA and Masters in Finance, this text is an indispensable aid for all students. Contents :- Preface, UNIT I : AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1. An Introduction to Financial Management 2. Time Value of Money 3. Valuation of Securities, UNIT II : FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND PLANNING 4. Statement of Changes in Financial Position 5. Financial Statements Analysis (Ratio Analysis) UNIT III : LONG TERM CAPITAL DECISIONS 6. Capital Budgeting 7. Risk Analysis in Capital Budgeting 8. Cost of Capital UNIT IV : FINANCIAL DECISIONS 9. Financing Decisions ? Operating and Financing Leverage 10. Capital Structure Planning and Value of the Firm UNIT V : DIVIDEND DECISIONS 11. Dividend Decisions and Valuation of the Firm 12. Dividend Policy UNIT VI : MANAGEMENT OF CURRENT ASSETS 13. Working Capital Management 14. Cash Management 15. Receivables Management 16. Inventory Management UNIT VII : FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING 17. Financial Restructuring ? Mergers / Acquisitions / Takeovers, Appendix, Glossary, Index. About the Author :- Preeti Singh , Reader at Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi is presently on deputation with Institute of Life Long Learning, South Campus, University of Delhi. She is also teaching Financial Managem.
