Financial Management For Decision Makers

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.

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.

Designed for students taking a Finance for Non-Financial Managers course at community colleges or for students studying at the MBA level in universities. Teaching students how to use financial management to make decisions, this new edition is written in an accessible style with ample examples and problems providing students with all of the practical skills needed to succeed. Atrill introduces each topic carefully to enable the user to build their knowledge gradually and has the right mix of qualitative and quantitative material that students need in this type of course.

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 Decision Makers provides you with an introduction into the world of financial management. Assuming no previous knowledge of financial management, this book gradually builds your knowledge of the subject and how to apply these theories into practice. Alongside the book, you can visit the new Financial Management for Decision Makers companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/atrill to access a comprehensive range of student-learning resources, including additional questions, web links for further reading and a glossary of key terms.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to corporate finance. This is a reprint

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 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.