Bierman H. An Introduction to Accounting and Managerial Finance: A Merger of Equals

World Scientific – 2010, 404 p.
ISBN: 9814273821, 9789814273824This book introduces corporate financial management, based on the basic capital budgeting framework and the time value of money. It focuses on theoretical formulations and correct application of financial techniques that will help improve managerial and financial decisions. Based on fundamental principles of accounting and finance like time value of money and after-tax cash flows, it introduces readers to real-world constraints and complexities in the two fields.
Written in a simple and accessible manner, this book can be read by students of finance and accounting courses, business professionals and general public alike.Finance, Accounting and Corporate Objectives
The Time Value of Money
An Introduction to Financial Reporting
Capital Budgeting
The Income Statement
Comparing the Use of Cash Flows and Incomes
Depreciation Expense
Long-Term Liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Distributions to Shareholders
Capital Structure:Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Buy versus Lease
Preferred Stock
Managerial Performance
Mergers and Acquisitions: Consolidations
Convertible Bonds
Inventories
The Cash Flow Statement