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Enlist the help of an actual former CFO to introduce your students to the key financial management topics with the latest edition of PRACTICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. Author, former successful CFO, and recognized instructor William R. Lasher captivates your students with unique insights into the issues and challenges facing financial managers every day. From a look at hidden agendas and the biases of decision makers in the firm to their effect on the analyses of financial proposals, Lasher’s practical, relevant presentation promises to keep students reading. This edition examines the latest financial developments, including the impact of the financial crisis of 2008-2009 on organizations worldwide. Throughout this edition, Lasher delivers an engaging, thorough presentation that is perfectly matched to the needs of today’s business students. He substitutes advanced math in theory sections with everyday math, numerous worked-out examples, and graphical and intuitive presentations. This edition even provides Thomson ONE--Business School Edition exercises to give your students experience using the same financial research tool that professional brokers and analysts trust every day. Lasher’s PRACTICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Sixth Edition, delivers the solid understanding of financial management your business students need for future success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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The first Canadian edition of Practical Financial Management is the latest milestone in a journey in education shared by the authors. They believe that most finance texts are harder for students to understand than they should be. The issue is relatively unique to this field.Practical Financial Management is unique because of its approach to teaching finance; that approach is the result of a combination of classroom and practical experience. The book is easy to read, enjoyable, and non-intimidating. In other words, the text is accessible and the reviewers have been unanimous in their praise of the work's conversational style and readability.
Practice Problems for PFM is a spiral-bound notebook containing additional problem material. The format is a three-hole punched, ruled notebook in which students can work problems, erasing errors and trying again when necessary. Answers are provided at the end of the notebook.
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