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Discover the latest theory, trusted research, real-world examples, and use of financial technology with the leading choice in corporate finance texts, Brigham/Houston's FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CONCISE EDITION, Sixth Edition. As concise as it is easy to understand, this complete introduction to corporate finance puts you on the forefront of understanding today's corporate finance and financial management with a unique balance of clear concepts, contemporary theory, and practical applications. This concise edition emphasizes the concept of valuation and Time Value of Money (TVM) early, giving you time to absorb the concepts fully. A solid, focused foundation in financial basics makes it easier to understand the how and why of corporate budgeting, financing, and working capital decision making. No matter what the topic, this leading author team ensures you understand how to apply what you are learning through numerous examples, end-of-chapter applications, and Integrated Cases that present chapter topics in actual life scenarios. Excel® Spreadsheet Models ensure you can maximize today's technology. FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONCISE, Sixth Edition, includes Thomson One Business School Edition, the same financial online database professionals use every day. Aplia for Finance, the leading homework solution tool in educational publishing today is now available as a bundle option. Trust the strengths in Brigham/Houston's marketing-leading FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Sixth Edition, to put you First in Finance today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7129 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 624 pages

About the Author
Dr. Eugene F. Brigham is Graduate Research Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, where he has taught since 1971. Dr. Brigham 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. Dr. Brigham has served as president of the Financial Management Association and has written more than the 40 journal articles on the cost of capital, capital structure, and other aspects of financial management. The ten textbooks on managerial finance and managerial economics that he authored or co-authored are used at more than 1,000 universities in the United States, and have been translated into 11 languages worldwide. He has testified as an expert witness in numerous electric, gas, and telephone rate cases at both federal and state levels. 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 Corporation. Dr. Brigham continues to teach, consult, and complete research in addition to his text writing. He spends his spare time on the golf course, enjoying time with his family and dogs, and tackling outdoor adventure activities, such as biking through Alaska.

Joel F. Houston is a Bank of America Professor of Finance at the University of Florida. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from Franklin and Marshall College. Prior to his appointment at the University of Florida, Dr. Houston was an Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Dr. Houston has published widely in the areas of corporate finance and commercial banking. His research focuses primarily on the role of financial institutions in the capital acquisition process and mergers in the banking industry. In addition to co-authoring leading textbooks in financial management, Dr. Houston has participated in management education programs for the World Bank, Southern Company, and Service America Corporation. Dr. Houston received the College of Business Teacher of the Year Award in 1992, 1997, and 1999 and was a recipient of the Teaching Incentive Program Award in 1993 and 1996. Apart from his professional activities, Dr. Houston coaches baseball in his spare time and enjoys spending time at the beach with his wife and two children. He is an avid sports fan and loyally follows the Florida Gators and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Customer Reviews

Excellent textbook for gaining an understanding of Finance
This text book is an excellent resource for understanding Financial Management. It was a required text in my MBA program and the book is easy to go through on your own. There are exercises, or self tests, at the end of each section in the chapters, as well as many types of problems and self test questions at the end of the chapters.

We had a mediocre teacher in my MBA program, so going through the text was imperative. The authors do a great job breaking down concepts and some of the examples at end of chapter sections have the answers.

I comes with a supplemental booklet to further help undertand the "Time Value of Money" which, according to the authors, is a difficult concept.

One big plus for this text is that it shows you how to figure out the problems using formulas, using financial caluclators, and using an Excel spreadsheet.

I highly recommend doing the examples and problems in the book, and ordering the study guide. The study guide has additional examples and problems to work through and is the perfect supplement.

This is one text I am going to keep!

Greatest finance book I have ever used
I used this book for Corporate Finance class. It is concise, not boring (at least for me), explains everything in a clear, straightforward manner. The problems at the end of each chapter are definitely helpful not just for exam preparation, but also for a better understanding of overall subject matter.

Very poorly represented in listing!!!
If you need this textbook for a course DO NOT purchase the Kindle version!!! I repeat DO NOT purchase the Kindle version!!! It does not include necessary assignment questions!!! Thanks for NOTHING Amazon!