In the current environment of cut-throat competition, razor-thin profit margins, and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders, mastering the fundamentals of financial management is a must for everyone with a stake in their companies and in their own professional futures. Packed with step-by-step examples and illustrative case studies, and updated to reflect the latest trends in the economy and in financial policy, Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers is a nuts-and-bolts g...

Expert advice on a mature, reliable way to invest moneyAccording to Fortune magazine, investing in dividends is one of the top five ways to survive market instability. Dividend Stocks For Dummies gives you the expert information and advice you need to successfully add dividends to your investment portfolio, revealing how to make the most out of dividend stock investing-no matter the type of market.Explains the nuts and bolts of divid...

You don’t need an MBA to master corporate finance“Finally, the book which may put Harvard Business School out of business. A must-read for all professionals who seek strong financial expertise.”—Rick Rickertsen, Managing Partner, Pine Creek Partners; author of Buyout“Terrific overview of corporate finance and accounting that even the nonfinancial professional will find useful.”—Ken Glazer, former Senior Compet...

The most up-to-date and all encompassing guide to investing in today's marketsFrom Forbes and the CFA Institute-two of the most highly respected and recognized names in the investment industry-The Forbes/CFA Institute Investment Course is an interactive roadmap to investing in today's challenging stock markets. From building capital and asset allocation and diversification to choosing a broker and reading a financial statement, The Forbes/CFA Institute...

FINANCEFinancial managers and investment professionals need a solid foundation in finance principles and applications in order to make the best decisions in today's ever-changing financial world. Written by the experienced author team of Frank Fabozzi and Pamela Peterson Drake, Finance examines the essential elements of this discipline and makes them understandable to a wide array of individuals, from seasoned professionals looking to fine-tune their finan...

Become a “gold bull”—for more profits and less risk!Gold is among the best investments for meeting both long- and short- term goals—and the market has never been easier or cheaper to enter!All About Investing in Gold walks you through the often overlooked intricacies of investing in gold with a clarity and coherence you won’t find in other books. Using real-world examples and simple, jargon-free language, All About Investing in Gold illust...

Over the past few decades, certified financial planner Andrew Horowitz has helped countless clients make loads of money in the market; now he's written a basic investing guidebook to share his expertise with the rest of us. Want to know the difference between ETFs and mutual funds? He tells you. Want to know how you can possibly select the best investments when you have so many choices? He explains that too.Whether you're just getting started or you want to manage your money more cl...

A superior new replacement to traditional discounted cash flow valuation modelsExecutives and corporate finance practitioners now have a more reliable discount rate to value companies and make important business and investment decisions. In today's market, it’s free cash flow, cost of capital and return on invested capital that really matters, and now there's a superior tool to help analyze these metrics—Security Valuation and Risk Analysis.In this pioneering boo...

From the leader in financial information, a fully updated guide to investing in today's marketsThis accessible book is a practical guide to the financial markets. Designed to help both the new and experienced investor gain sufficient understanding and knowledge to invest wisely and confidently in today's turbulent markets, it covers all the elements necessary to become financially street smart-from products, players, and procedures to rules, regulators, and risk/reward trade-offs.

A detailed look at what really happens in the front office of an investment bank and whyTrading floors have always fascinated people, but few understand the role they play in the world of finance today. Though markets rise and fall every day, the drivers of those are rarely explored. Those who understand the dynamics of trading floors will better understand the dynamics of global financial markets. This book reveals the key players on the floor, their roles and res...

Now in its sixth edition and with previous editions translated into 15 languages this publication gives readers a broad and basic understanding of the key issues for each International Financial Reporting Standard. It summarizes each standard providing a quick reference for managers and executives in the private and public sectors who may not have a strong background in accounting. This edition includes material of potential interest to the financial analyst. Most chapters also contain exerci...

Win the high-stakes game of short selling!Short selling is growing in popularity—and for good reason. A smart shorting strategy can yield impressive profits while decreasing portfolio risk.All About Short Selling reveals what you need to excel in this exciting form of trading—without making the classic “beginner’s” mistakes. An expert in the field, Tom Taulli provides a comprehensive game plan for playing—and winning—the short-selling game....