Title: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (13th Edition) ISBN: 9781265553609 
 
The 13th edition of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance is designed for students taking their first course in business or corporate finance, whether they are finance majors or non-majors. The text is nearly self-contained, requiring only a basic understanding of algebra and accounting concepts, with essential accounting principles reviewed early on to ensure a solid foundation. Its flexible structure allows instructors to tailor the content to their teaching needs.
This best-selling textbook is centered around three key themes:
 
Emphasis on Intuition: The authors begin by breaking down complex principles into common-sense, intuitive concepts before diving into specifics.
Unified Valuation Approach: Net present value (NPV) is presented as the fundamental concept that underpins all of corporate finance.
Managerial Focus: The text highlights the role of the financial manager as a decision-maker, emphasizing the importance of managerial judgment and input in financial decisions.
 
Table of Contents:
 
PART 1: OVERVIEW OF CORPORATE FINANCE
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Financial Statements, Taxes, and Cash Flow
PART 2: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING
3. Working with Financial Statements
4. Long-Term Financial Planning and Growth
PART 3: VALUATION OF FUTURE CASH FLOWS
5. Introduction to Valuation: The Time Value of Money
6. Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
7. Interest Rates and Bond Valuation
8. Stock Valuation
PART 4: CAPITAL BUDGETING
9. Net Present Value and Other Investment Criteria
10. Making Capital Investment Decisions
11. Project Analysis and Evaluation
PART 5: RISK AND RETURN
12. Some Lessons from Capital Market History
13. Return, Risk, and the Security Market Line
PART 6: COST OF CAPITAL AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL POLICY
14. Cost of Capital
15. Raising Capital
16. Financial Leverage and Capital Structure Policy
17. Dividends and Payout Policy
PART 7: SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
18. Short-Term Finance and Planning
19. Cash and Liquidity Management
20. Credit and Inventory Management
PART 8: TOPICS IN CORPORATE FINANCE
21. International Corporate Finance
22. Behavioral Finance: Implications for Financial Management
23. Enterprise Risk Management
24. Options and Corporate Finance
25. Option Valuation
26. Mergers and Acquisitions
27. Leasing