{"product_id":"finance-for-executives-a-practical-guide-for-managers-paperback-1","title":"Finance for Executives: A Practical Guide for Managers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNuno Fernandes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book \u003ci\u003eFinance for Executives: A Practical Guide for Managers\u003c\/i\u003e meets the needs of global executives, both \u003cb\u003efinance\u003c\/b\u003e as well as \u003cb\u003enon-financial managers\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a practical and fundamental \u003cb\u003efinance reference book\u003c\/b\u003e for any manager, as it makes a perfect balance of financial management theory and practice. It focuses on corporate finance concepts from value creation to derivatives, including cost of capital (and WACC), valuation, financing policies, project evaluation, and many other essential finance definitions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinance for Executives\u003c\/i\u003e makes \u003cb\u003efinance simple and intuitive\u003c\/b\u003e, through the use of real world data (brief company case studies and empirical examples of concepts), Excel financial modelling tools, and practical short chapters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis finance book is appropriate for \u003cb\u003ebusiness executives, from all backgrounds\u003c\/b\u003e, seeking to\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on the links between financial management and the strategy of their company, be it a private or publicly traded company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how to create value for their company and boost its financial performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the key topics of corporate finance for non-financial managers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a cost of capital culture within a company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh and broaden their understanding of the latest financial concepts and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about financial management for decision makers - including financing and dividend policies, company valuation, mergers and acquisitions (M\u0026amp;As), project evaluation, cost of capital (WACC) estimation, or risk management and derivatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinance for Executives\u003c\/i\u003e is suited as a finance textbook for corporate finance programs, executive education courses, as well as in MBA, master's, and executive MBA programs. Indeed, the book is based on many years of executive education and consulting with world-class corporations from all continents of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Is This Book About?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinance should be fun, and practical as well. With this book at hand, you will have access to a set of tools that will help you develop your intuition for solving key financial problems, improve your business decisions, and formulate strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis finance for managers' reference book is based on\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplicity - The core concepts in corporate finance are simple, and will become intuitively clear after using this book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConciseness - The chapters are short and self-contained to appeal to busy executives who are keen on value-added activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical focus - The key concepts of financial management are explained (and linked to Excel modelling tools), while you learn to identify the problems and pitfalls of different managerial choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication of theory to practice - It highlights key academic research results that are relevant for practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world focus - The book includes empirical data on several companies and industries around the world. Working with real-world problems and real-world data is more fruitful than theoretical discussions on formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcel Templates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Excel spreadsheet containing all the financial models used in the different chapters is available for download from the book's website. Practitioners will find the file easy to customize to their own requirements. It is useful in a variety of situations: value creation and its decomposition into managerial drivers or key performance indicators (KPIs), cost of capital (WACC) estimation, project evaluation, mergers and acquisitions, company valuation, derivatives valuation, etc.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuno Fernandes is Professor of Finance and Director of Strategic Finance at IMD, a top ranked business school. IMD is ranked No. 1 in executive education programs worldwide by the Financial Times. At IMD, Professor Fernandes directs the Strategic Finance program, as well as many in-company programs for leading international companies. These programs target finance experts, as well as non-financial managers from different backgrounds and job functions. Professor Fernandes is a specialist in corporate finance, cost of capital estimations, project evaluations, valuation, international financial markets, and emerging market risks. He has published in the leading international academic journals, including the Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of International Business Studies, and the Journal of Portfolio Management. He speaks at business conferences in Asia, Europe, and North America, and is a regular contributor to the business press worldwide, including The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal. Professor Fernandes advises companies and financial institutions in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East in formulating winning financial strategies, global portfolio investments, international valuations, mergers and acquisitions (M\u0026amp;As), derivatives usage in risk management, and emerging market investments and valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47203997417721,"sku":"9789899885400","price":90.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/a2lkTFNsdzlZcjlRYTJpSE1qUDU4UT09_fc536d5c-c37b-454b-92d1-fe52ecd0272e.webp?v=1768011968","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/finance-for-executives-a-practical-guide-for-managers-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}