Former FBI director James Comey takes readers into the world of high finance and corporate espionage in this riveting thriller.A red canoe sits abandoned on Seymour Rock, right where the Saugatuck River hits the Long Island Sound. The elegantly dressed corpse of a woman lies inside….It’s been two years since Nora Carleton left the job she loved at the US Attorney’s Office to become lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. The career change also meant a change of scenery, relocating her to Westport, Connecticut, fifty miles north of New York City. But it was worth it to get her daughter, Sophie, away from the city. Plus, she likes the people she works with. Especially Helen, who recruited Nora because of her skills as an investigator.Then Nora's new life falls apart when a coworker is murdered and she becomes the lead suspect. Nora calls in her old colleagues from the US Attorney’s Office, Mafia investigator Benny Dugan and attorney Carmen Garcia. To clear Nora’s name, Benny and Carmen hunt for the true killer's motive, but it seems nearly everyone at Saugatuck has secrets worth killing for. As Benny sets out to interrogate her colleagues, Nora examines her history with the company to determine who set her up to take the fall.A suspenseful and intriguing tale of high finance and murder, Westport features the characters first introduced in James Comey’s debut novel Central Park West but can also be read on its own. It further establishes Comey as “a bold new talent in the mystery genre” (Harlan Coben). Read more

Get a handle on one of the most powerful forces in the world today with this straightforward, no-jargon guide to corporate financeA firm grasp of the fundamentals of corporate finance can help explain and predict the behavior of businesses and businesspeople. And, with the right help from us, it’s not that hard to learn! In Corporate Finance For Dummies, an expert finance professor with experience in everything from small business to large, public corporations walks you through the basics of the subject. You’ll find out how to read corporate financial statements, manage risks and investments, understand mergers and acquisitions, and value corporate assets. In this book, you will also: Get a plain-English introduction to the financial concepts, instruments, definitions, and strategies that govern corporate financeLearn how to value a wide variety of instruments, from physical assets to intangible property, bonds, equities, and derivatives Explore the intricacies of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flowsPerfect for students in introductory corporate finance classes looking for an easy-to-follow supplementary resource, Corporate Finance For Dummies, delivers intuitive instruction combined with real-world examples that will give you the head start you need to get a grip on everything from the cost of capital to debt analytics, corporate bonds, derivatives, and more. Read more

A must-have for business and accounting students or professionals as a go-to review. The essentials packed into this 6 page laminated guide cover the breadth of Corporate Finance with artfully written details so you can find the answer you need faster than any other source. Equations, can be found at a glance and real world examples of easily confused terminology offer a memory boost. Our best-selling QuickStudy business author, Michael Griffin targets the structure and details as only an experienced professor, author, textbook subject matter expert and working professional can. 6-page laminated guide includes:Corporation BasicsRegulation of the CorporationFinancial StatementsFinancial Statement AnalysisManaging Current AssetsTime Value of MoneyInterest RatesCapital BudgetingFinancial PlanningShort- Term FinancingBonds & Bond ValuationStock & Stock ValuationFinancial Markets & SecuritiesCost of CapitalOptions, Warrants & ConvertiblesDividends & Share RepurchasesEnterprise Risk ManagementCorporate RestructuringSuggested uses:Students – quick reference that is compact and easily reviewed on a daily or weekly basis and definitely before examsBusiness Professionals – handy go-to for those in finance but especially for employees that are not and need to see the larger picture of finance in the corporate structure, as well as the importance of every detailProfessors – use this guide as a corporate finance course syllabus to offer more to your students at a price that beats any supplemental material Read more

More fundraising itself can’t fix your fundraising.Too many nonprofits are unseen, unheard, and underfunded. And to break this nonprofit starvation cycle, we must tackle the problem differently.So if your income has stalled, stop chasing donations. Gather your leadership team and do this instead:To get funding, be fundable internally (theory of change and strategic plan) and findable externally (positioning strategy and marketing communications) before donor acquisition and retention.This breakthrough book from Kevin L. Brown gives you the proven Fundable/Findable Framework to build a clear, compelling brand that maximizes your funding and advances social justice.PRAISE FROM NONPROFIT LEADERS:“Fundable & Findable demystifies, democratises, and delights.” — Dr. Stephanie S. Starling (England)“This book is a lighthouse for many.” — Kushal Chakravorty (India)“Don’t know how to talk about your organization? Do what Kevin L. Brown says. That’s all.” — Anne Hager (United States)“We have transformed our brand, visioning, and fundraising system because of this book.” — John Jal Dak (Uganda)“Fundable & Findable resonates so deeply. It’s practical, doable, and builds on intuition and empathy.” — Ratna Viswanathan (India)“Es uno de los libros más útiles, si no el más útil, debido a la generosidad de toda la información, fuentes, herramientas y guía paso a paso.” — Marta Lucia de la Cruz Federici (Colombia)“Finally a Bible for nonprofit leaders by someone who knows the pains and the opportunities of fundraising well.” — Kassaga Arinaitwe (Uganda)“There are few people who have a mastery of fundraising concepts like Kevin L. Brown.” — Tracy Ballot, CFRE (United States)“You are truly the Robin Hood of our international development arena.” — Cheikh Eteka Traore (Nigeria)“The advice is concrete, crisp, and fun to read. So many organizations keep looking for magic, quick-fix formulas for fundraising. Kevin makes it clear that there is magic, but it’s never quick. Do yourself a favor and read this book.” — Jo Chopra-McGowan (England)“As a neurodiverse founder of a nonprofit who doesn’t come from a corporate/finance background, the amount of funding information at first was completely overwhelming. Fundable & Findable makes it more digestible.” — Ryan Burlak (Australia)"It's awesome." — Kevin Starr (United States) Read more

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING COMPANY GROWTH AND DECLINE —FROM THE UNDISPUTED EXPERT ON VALUATIONThroughout his storied career, Aswath Damodaran has searched for the universal key to demystify corporate finance and valuation. Now, at last, he offers the groundbreaking answer to readers everywhere.It turns out there is a corporate lifecycle very much like our own — with unique stages of growth and decline. And just as we must learn to act our age, so too must companies. By better understanding how corporations age and the characteristics of each stage of their lifecycle, we can unlock the secrets behind any businesses behavior and optimize our management and investment decisions accordingly.In Aswath Damodaran’s The Corporate Life Cycle, readers will learn— What markers tell where a company falls on its corporate lifecycle, and crucial insights for managers as they navigate the different stages Why the shape and timing of life cycles varies across different industriesWhen transition points pose special challenges to companies—and strategies to conquer themHow differences in investment philosophies, in particular the divide between growth and value investing, should lead investors towards companies at different lifecycle stagesAs the corporate lifecycle touches virtually every aspect of business, this book is for anyone with skin in the corporate finance game—from managers to investors, from novices to seasoned pros. Aswath Damodaran’s The Corporate Life Cycle is the definitive guide to understanding businesses growth, behavior, and value. Read more

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a tax-favored employee benefit plan through which employees can become owners in their companies at no cost to themselves, at the same time that the company and its owners receive major tax benefits. In the right situation and with proper structuring, it can provide advantages for everyone involved. An ESOP can be used for many purposes, including to use tax-deductible corporate earnings to buy out the owner(s) of a closely held business; to allow shareholders to sell gradually and ease out of the business; to finance corporate acquisitions through the loan that buys stock for a leveraged ESOP; to enhance corporate performance through creating a corporate culture of ownership; and to reward employees with a benefit tied to corporate performance while providing the company with tax benefits. Thousands of U.S. companies have an ESOP and millions of employees participate in them, but many businesspeople are still unfamiliar with them. Even those who have some familiarity with ESOPs often have misconceptions about them. This concise book is designed to educate anyone who is interested or involved in ESOPs about what they are, what their history is, how they work, and what their benefits are to both the employer and the employee-participants. The 21st edition has been heavily revised and expanded for 2025, including dozens of updates and additions to the text, a new infographic, and a new chapter on ESOP sustainability. Read more

"One of the best Valuation books of all time" - BookAuthority"One of the best Finance books of all time" - BookAuthorityThis book is about Corporate Finance: how companies make decisions about what projects to pursue, and how to value those projects. This book will provide a framework for how financial professionals make decisions about how, when, and where to invest money.Corporate Finance comprises a set of skills that interact with all the aspects of running a business. It is also extremely helpful in our personal lives when making decisions about buying or leasing, borrowing money, and making big purchases. It provides analytic tools to think about getting, spending, and saving.We will explore the time value of money and develop a set of tools for making good financial decisions, like Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return. We will explore the trade off between risk and return, and how to value income producing assets. Valuation of companies and assets can seem mysterious. Where do you even begin? How can you value a startup that doesn’t even have any revenues yet?This book will help you gain confidence in your knowledge and understanding of finance. The tools of corporate finance will help you as a manager or business owner to evaluate performance and make smart decisions about the value of opportunities and which to pursue. An understanding of Corporate Finance is essential for the professional manager in order to meaningfully discuss issues with colleagues and upper management. You need to be versed in this subject in order to climb any corporate ladder.Claim you copy and understand corporate finance today. Read more

Gain an understanding of the financial challenges facing businesses today -- and the best solutions -- with the only book written specifically for intermediate or advanced corporate finance courses: INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 14E. Written by leading finance authors Gene Brigham and Phillip Daves, this reader-friendly text blends in-depth discussions of core financial management issues with the most current coverage of topics reshaping finance today, including the unfolding impact of the global pandemic. This comprehensive approach balances theory with practical applications, using corporate valuation as a unifying theme to emphasize the theoretic groundwork for value maximization. Integrated, extensive Excel tools and spreadsheet models work with recent examples, mini-cases and exercises to illustrate how financial theory in practice leads to stronger financial decisions. MindTap digital resources help you further master the concepts and skills to analyze business decisions. Read more

If you're looking for a practical audiobook that provides useful knowledge about risk-management concepts, then pay attention....Plenty of people think they can beat the market. They pick high-growth stocks or value stocks, they watch their portfolios carefully, and they think they'll do well. But if they don't know about risk management, they could experience failure.Basic concepts of risk management are useful to the individual investor or the small-business owner. In this audiobook, we might not go into the advanced details of how to calculate the Black-Scholes formula or run a global banking RM function, but we'll show you how thinking about risk in an educated way can transform your investment and business prospects.Here are some of the topics that are discussed in this audiobook:The benefits of risk managementThe basic concepts and vocabulary of risk management you must knowEnterprise risk management, including crucial questions for your analysis to be a success and much moreRisk management models and "The Greeks"Credit risk management, including, for example, three ways to manage risk on a credit portfolioEssential aspects of market risk managementOperational risk managementHedging your betsManaging assets and portfoliosLosses and limitsInstruments for managing riskAnd much, much moreSo, if you want to learn more about risk management, click "Buy Now"! Read more

A substantially updated new edition of the essential text on financial modeling, with revised material, new data, and implementations shown in Excel, R, and Python.Financial Modeling has become the gold-standard text in its field, an essential guide for students, researchers, and practitioners that provides the computational tools needed for modeling finance fundamentals. This fifth edition has been substantially updated but maintains the straightforward, hands-on approach, with an optimal mix of explanation and implementation, that made the previous editions so popular. Using detailed Excel spreadsheets, it explains basic and advanced models in the areas of corporate finance, portfolio management, options, and bonds. This new edition offers revised material on valuation, second-order and third-order Greeks for options, value at risk (VaR), Monte Carlo methods, and implementation in R. The examples and implementation use up-to-date and relevant data. Parts I to V cover corporate finance topics, bond and yield curve models, portfolio theory, options and derivatives, and Monte Carlo methods and their implementation in finance. Parts VI and VII treat technical topics, with part VI covering Excel and R issues and part VII (now on the book’s auxiliary website) covering Excel’s programming language, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and Python implementations. Knowledge of technical chapters on VBA and R is not necessary for understanding the material in the first five parts. The book is suitable for use in advanced finance classes that emphasize the need to combine modeling skills with a deeper knowledge of the underlying financial models. Read more

Accounting and Corporate Finance for Lawyers introduces law students to the fundamental concepts of accounting and corporate finance. Students learn how to read and understand financial statements and footnotes, assess a company’s financial position, and evaluate financial provisions and covenants in contracts. This book begins preparing students for success in the practice of law by providing the critical foundation of understanding accounting concepts and principles and the language of business people.Professors and students will benefit from:A reader-friendly organization and styleDiscussion and examples of how the principles are applied in practiceExamples and exhibits that supplement the substanceExercises and problems designed to build a student's knowledge base Read more

Get a handle on one of the most powerful forces in the world today with this straightforward, no-jargon guide to corporate financeA firm grasp of the fundamentals of corporate finance can help explain and predict the behavior of businesses and businesspeople. And, with the right help from us, it’s not that hard to learn! In Corporate Finance For Dummies, an expert finance professor with experience in everything from small business to large, public corporations walks you through the basics of the subject. You’ll find out how to read corporate financial statements, manage risks and investments, understand mergers and acquisitions, and value corporate assets. In this book, you will also: Get a plain-English introduction to the financial concepts, instruments, definitions, and strategies that govern corporate financeLearn how to value a wide variety of instruments, from physical assets to intangible property, bonds, equities, and derivatives Explore the intricacies of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flowsPerfect for students in introductory corporate finance classes looking for an easy-to-follow supplementary resource, Corporate Finance For Dummies, delivers intuitive instruction combined with real-world examples that will give you the head start you need to get a grip on everything from the cost of capital to debt analytics, corporate bonds, derivatives, and more. Read more

This book is a primer on corporate law for law students and anyone else desiring a first course in corporate law. The book provides a self-contained, accessible presentation of the field’s essentials: what corporations are, how they are governed, their interactions with their investors and other stakeholders, major transactions (M&A), and parallels with alternative entities including partnerships; optional background chapters cover the investor eco-system, corporate governance, and corporate finance. The book’s exposition of doctrine and policy is nuanced and sophisticated yet short and simple enough for a quick read.“An astonishingly lucid summary, I wish I had it when I was in law school.”—Sarath Sanga, Yale Law School“Corporations in 100 Pages achieves the impossible: it offers a masterfully clear and concise exposition of corporate law and its motivating principles, without dumbing down the subject matter. I recommend it to all of my students—it’s an invaluable resource.”—Elisabeth de Fontenay, Duke University School of Law Read more

This up-to-date and comprehensive title covers the entire field of corporate finance, including changes stemming from the Dodd-Frank Act. In addition to discussing accounting and valuation concepts, it provides extensive coverage of the legal and financial underpinnings of debt securities, preferred and common stock, and derivative instruments (options, forward contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts). It also provides sample valuation problems, answers, and explanations. Written in “plain-English,” you will find the work particularly useful, with or without any business background. Read more

Why Study Valuations?Studying and understanding "Valuations" is invaluable if you aspire to a Venture Capital or Private Equity career. Studying Valuations is not just a theoretical exercise. It is a viable instrument that facilitates well-informed decision-making and propels your firm's progress.With a decade of entrepreneurship and extensive research dissecting hundreds of company valuations, I am ecstatic to share my knowledge and insights. This Title contains multiple assignments, case studies, and resources you can download and keep as part of "The Making Sense of Valuations Advantage."In this Title, you will:Learn the concepts of Asset-Based ValuationLearn the concepts of Market-Based Valuation (Examined and presented in four sections.)Learn how to evaluate a Stock's Intrinsic Value.Learn WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital), DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) valuation methods, and other derivative methods and associated risks. This portion is the most extensive and significant in the series, ensuring you thoroughly understand these complex topics.Advanced Valuations: A sequence of advanced topics that will build upon your prior knowledge.Valuation Complexity: Valuation in Corporate Finance, Mergers, and Acquisitions, valuing Private Enterprises, the New Economy, and Startup Valuations.Learning about Warren Buffett on Value Investing.Apply valuation techniques to assess a company's worth using balance sheet analysis, cash flow valuation, and WACC calculations.How to convey your valuation results successfully. (I'll demonstrate how to create a chart of the size of a football field to illustrate your conclusions.)Let's look at what you can expect in 'Making Sense of Valuations—Vol 1.'INTRODUCTION TO DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW (DCF) VALUATION (INTRINSIC VALUATION)EXPLANATION OF FREE CASH FLOW IN DCFANALYSIS OF INTRINSIC VALUATION DRIVERSCALCULATION OF DISCOUNT RATE USING CAPM AND WACC (INTRINSIC VALUATION)Explanation of the Capital Asset Pricing ModelThe WACC FormulaWACC CalculationExercise in WACC CalculationNPV vs. IRRUnderstanding the Terminal ValueCorporations and Terminal ValueCountry Risk Premiums & PitfallsCost of Capital - A Critical ExaminationINTRINSIC VALUATION: DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW MODELING (DEEP DIVE)What is the DCF Model? Process OverviewDiscounted Cash Flow Model – ExerciseUnderstanding the DCF Model StructureBest Modeling AdviceForecast Assumptions MethodologyDCF Model - Critical StepsDCF Models for all Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google (MAANG), and Tesla are available as Bonus resources with Making Sense of Valuations—Vol. 1. Financial Models Used in Corporate FinanceAbility to Pay ValuationMergers and Acquisitions ValuationsWho this Title is for:Any Entrepreneur considering selling a business wants to improve their knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions.Students of Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or Mergers and Acquisitions who want to gain insights not in their textbooks.Professional Advisers who believe they can learn more about M&A.Join me and develop the skills necessary to excel in Corporate Finance, M&A, Venture Capital, and Private Equity. Read more

This publication focuses on the critical methods that can be used to dramatically improve the fiscal closing process.The Record to Report (R2R) or Fiscal Closing Process is at the core of the controllership function. The process includes transaction processing, internal and external reporting, and the internal controls—the people, processes, and technology—that constitute the corporate organizational hierarchy. CFOs, controllers, and corporate finance departments require timely, accurate, and consistent data to make appropriate operational and strategic decisions and fulfill statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements with accurate and timely data. The Fast Close Toolkit offers both strategic and tactical suggestions that can significantly improve the fiscal closing process and provides guidance on new legislation requirements, systems and best practice processes. Checklists, templates, process narratives, and sample policies are provided for every component of the fiscal close.Investors and shareholders expect fast and easy access to the data created by current business activities in the information-driven digital age. The Fast Close Toolkit provides the necessary tools and expert advice to improve the fiscal closing process. Authoritative and up to date, this book:Identifies the bottlenecks that can impact the and improvethe fiscal close process and provides best practices to help alleviate these challengesDefines the Record to Report (R2R) and recommends the roles and responsibilities for fiscal close processes flowOffers the internal controls to use for the end-to-end fiscal close processDescribes approaches for risk management, R2R, and fiscal close benchmarkingIdentifies KPIs for all aspects of the R2R processProvides the mechanism for developing a financial close scorecardRecommends leading practices for both external and internal reportingProvides guidance on how strategic planning, the budget and forecast processes can be streamlined to enhance the fiscal close and internal reporting resultsWritten by a respected expert on internal controls and the fiscal closing process, The Fast Close Toolkit is a valuable source of information for professionals involved in controllership and have responsibility for the fiscal close. Read more

Reactive Publishing Discover the core principles of corporate finance and gain a competitive edge with Corporate Finance Essentials: Master the Fundamentals with Excel—your practical guide to financial mastery in today’s data-driven business world.Whether you're a student, analyst, entrepreneur, or finance professional, this book delivers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to understanding the financial decisions that shape companies. From capital budgeting and valuation to risk analysis and financial forecasting, you'll learn how to apply each concept using real-world Excel models that bring theory to life.Inside, you'll discover:Clear, jargon-free explanations of core finance topicsStep-by-step Excel tutorials for modeling key financial toolsCase studies that link concepts to strategic business decisionsDownloadable spreadsheets to deepen your practical understandingDesigned for maximum clarity and impact, this book bridges the gap between academic finance and real-world application—empowering you to make smarter decisions, build robust models, and drive performance in any business setting.Take control of your financial fluency. Start mastering corporate finance—one Excel formula at a time. Read more

CFA Level 1 Exam Prep 2025-2026Comprehensive Study Guide for Chartered Financial Analyst Certification, with 1000+ Practice Questions and AnswersPreparing for the CFA Level 1 Exam can feel overwhelming, but with the right study guide, success is within your reach. CFA Level 1 Exam Prep 2025-2026 by Sapientia Prep is your ultimate resource to master the exam with confidence.This comprehensive study guide breaks down complex financial concepts into clear, digestible explanations, helping you build a solid foundation in ethics, quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting, corporate finance, portfolio management, equity investments, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments. What’s Inside?✅ Expertly crafted content: Covers all CFA Level 1 topics in detail, aligned with the latest exam curriculum.✅ 1000+ practice questions and answers: Sharpen your test-taking skills with realistic, exam-style questions and in-depth explanations.✅ Time-saving study strategies: Learn effective techniques to optimize your study time and retain key concepts.✅ Real-world applications: Understand how financial principles apply in real business and investment scenarios. Whether you're a first-time candidate or retaking the exam, this guide provides everything you need to succeed. Equip yourself with the knowledge, strategies, and practice to pass the CFA Level 1 Exam on your first attempt! Read more

Why I wrote MegaWealth: InvestingThere are tens of thousands of investing books, so why write another one?Investing books focus on how to invest.What I am sharing here is how to pick winners, first as an investor and then across your working life, by combining your investing and career strategies into one cohesive wealth strategy.If you want to reach MegaWealth™️ faster with less effort, your approach to investing can’t be to buy ETFs or hand everything over to a wealth manager.To reach MegaWealth™️ faster, you need to combine your career and investing strategies, whereas most advice is to treat them separately.When you successfully combine your career and investing strategies into one cohesive wealth strategy, you maximize the positive impact of your MegaWealth™️ Money Flywheel of Build, Invest, Advise. Once you: (1) Learn, use, and refine a proven system of investing,(2) Apply it to your career (selecting roles using this system), and(3) Leverage your investments for both financial and career gain…Your mind can become a money-making machine!I don’t offer investment advice either in this book or outside of this book. What I do offer is to openly share my system, my mistakes, the world’s biggest frauds, and how to learn from all of them in these pages. Then you can become a great investor.My coaching clients are a savvy group. But most come from varied backgrounds that might not include formal investment training, i.e. corporate finance or sales in Big Tech. Large technology companies provide a great starting ground for MegaWealth™️ because they have systems to teach you skills while getting you networked into Silicon Valley.But working in Big Tech doesn’t teach you to invest the way 25 years as an institutional investor taught me.This book is the missing piece for my readers and clients who believe that building their MegaWealth™️Money Flywheel is a faster and more fun way to achieve MegaWealth™️. They want to excel at the investing component of their Money Flywheel. Because this type of investing is by definition investing in a broader context, I take a different approach than most investing books.In this book we’ll travel around your MegaWealth™️Money Flywheel thinking like an Investor:First focus on the Invest portion of the MegaWealth™️ Money Flywheel to build your knowledge, skills, and reps as an investor (later applying those skills to private markets).Second, use your newly upskilled investing hat to find and analyze opportunities in the Build and Advise portions of the MegaWealth™️ Money Flywheel.Third, as you Build at a private company and Advise one or more other private companies, your upgraded professional network in private markets will offer you opportunities to Invest. Then you can apply your investor hat as well as your perspective having worked in private markets to invest in private companies.What you can expect from MegaWealth: Investing Learn the rules of investing faster through the mistakes of others, including my own, because we learn faster and remember failures, drama, and intrigue more.Learn the Positive Change Investing System framework, a battle-tested investing framework that I use and saw multiple billionaires use to make their fortune.Build critical skills like Momentum Investing, Financial Statement Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, and Technical Analysis.Choose your jobs like an investor, evaluating any job as your single most important investment. You will invest for financial, networking, and career returns. Read more

A step-by-step, comprehensive approach to private equity and private debt Private Capital Investing: The Handbook of Private Debt and Private Equity is a practical manual on investing in the two of the most common alternative asset classes (private equity and private debt) and provides a unique insight on how principal investors analyze investment opportunities. Unlike other textbooks available in the market, Private Capital Investing covers the various phases that principal investors follow when analyzing a private investment opportunity. The book combines academic rigor with the practical approach used by leading institutional investors. Chapters are filled with practical examples, Excel workbooks (downloadable from the book website), examples of legal clauses and contracts, and Q&A. Cases are referred at the end of every chapter to test the learning of the reader. Instructors will find referrals to both third-party cases or cases written by the author.•          Covers analytical tools •          Includes the most common methods used to structure a debt facility and a private equity transaction •          Looks at the main legal aspects of a transaction •          Walks readers through the different phases of a transaction from origination to closingBridging the gap between academic study and practical application, Private Capital Investing enables the reader to be able to start working in private equity or private debt without the need for any further training. It is intended for undergraduates and MBA students, practitioners in the investment banking, consulting and private equity business with prior academic background in corporate finance and accounting. Read more

If you want to learn about corporate finance but don't feel like reading boring textbooks then keep reading...This book contains five manuscripts:Financial Reporting: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Financial Reports and Performing Financial AnalysisBusiness Valuation: The Ultimate Guide to Business Valuation for Beginners, Including How to Value a Business Through Financial Valuation MethodsRisk Management: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Risk Management as Applied to Corporate FinanceFinancial Management: The Ultimate Guide to Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling the Financial Activities of an EnterpriseFinancial Statements The Ultimate Guide to Financial Statements Analysis for Business Owners and InvestorsThis bundle book explain corporate finance in a detailed, but business-friendly way. This isn't a package of textbooks to teach you how to become an accountant or a risk manager for a major bank; it's a package that will introduce you to the five basic areas of finance that make the most difference to investors and business managers. With Corporate Finance: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Management, and Financial Statements you will getA book that is written in a style that's meant to be easy to read, whether you're grabbing five minutes at your desk over lunchtime or settling in for half an hour's unwind after a long dayReal-world examples so you can learn how to spot signs of stress at some companies before things go badly wrong, or how investment analysts might disagree widely on a valuation depending on which method they're using to value a stockA look at how different banks have come a cropper by mismatching their funding and lending maturities, or how particular companies have tried to manage their exposure to commodities prices through running hedging operationsInsight into two sets of financial reports - one US and one European - to take a detailed look not just at how to calculate financial ratios, but at what they meanGet information on how to carry out an analysis of a competitor, customer, or potential acquisitionHere are just a few reasons to pick up this book now and allow it to help you improve your financial skills:Competitive analysis: By discovering how to take a really in-depth look at their financial statements, you can pinpoint where the extra profit comes fromCustomer checks: you won't just get you a feeling for their creditworthiness now, but you will be able to see exactly where the pain points are - so that you know just where to look to spot any deterioration in their ability to payYou'll discover how to mitigate riskYou'll learn how to make the right acquisitions by asking the right questions and ensure no one tries to pull the wool over your eyesYou'll discover how to achieve a better price if you ever were to sell a businessYou'll learn what financial ratios are most important for your business, and how to budget effectivelyYou'll learn how to analyze your business's performanceYou'll be able to deal with experts much better. For example, you'll know what an accountant is talking about when he says a competitor's revenue recognition policy is "on the aggressive side"And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about corporate finance, click "buy now"! Read more

Essential Banks & Banking Terms You Should Know Banking is full of terms and concepts that can be difficult to comprehend. Even common ones have features that may not be obvious. But with banking and finance becoming such an important part of our daily lives, taking the time to learn some new phrases - or understand old ones better - could yield profitable results. Understanding these seemingly difficult terms will help you navigate the complex world of personal banking with ease. This Practical Financial Guide on Banking Terms Helps You When: - You are a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Treasurer - You want to get a job in a bank - You want to travel for business or do business in another country - You simply are doing business in English - You feel the need to understand some banking-related words - You're studying business English or economics This banking glossary compiles a list of over 150 most common banking terms you're likely to encounter. Every financial banking term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples. Make Banking Less of a Mystery Taking time to understand banks & banking vocabulary can help you as a buyer or seller. It also helps with educating on the process, eliminating confusion, and get better prepared for swift and smooth financial transactions of any kind. Get Smart with the Financial IQ Series Please also have a look at other titles in this series. The Herold Financial IQ series covers all major areas and aspects of the financial world. - Personal Finance, Real Estate, and Banking - Corporate Finance, Investment, and Economics - Retirement, Trading, and Accounting - Debt, Bankruptcy, Mortgage, Small Business, and Wall Street - Financial Laws & Regulations, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Read more

OECD Pillar Two Essentials: The Key Logic and Implications of the Global Minimum TaxBy Chih Ling KuoUnlock the complexities of OECD Pillar Two and master global tax compliance.The OECD Pillar Two Essentials is a must-read for tax professionals, multinational corporations, policymakers, and finance leaders seeking a deep understanding of the Global Minimum Tax (GloBE) framework. This book provides a structured, practical, and insightful approach to navigating the intricacies of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0, covering its core principles, tax calculations, compliance strategies, and real-world implications.What You’ll Learn:The Evolution of Global Tax Reform – From BEPS to the introduction of the 15% Global Minimum TaxCore Pillar Two Mechanisms – Income Inclusion Rule (IIR), Undertaxed Profit Rule (UTPR), and Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT)Step-by-Step Calculation & Compliance Guidance – Key formulas, GloBE reporting requirements, and adjustment methodologiesCase Studies and Practical Applications – Real-world tax strategies of multinational corporations, including Apple’s tax controversyTechnology & Automation in Tax Compliance – Best practices for integrating IT solutions to streamline Pillar Two filingWhy This Book?Comprehensive & Practical – Combines technical tax analysis with real-world applicationsWritten by an Industry Expert – Authored by Chih Ling Kuo, an international tax consultant and thought leader in Pillar Two complianceEssential for People Interested in Pillar Two – Whether you're a corporate tax director, a finance executive, or a consultant, this book offers valuable overview to ensure compliance with global tax reformsPillar Two is here to stay. With tax regulations evolving rapidly, staying ahead of compliance challenges is crucial. Get your copy today and build a robust tax compliance strategy for your business in the new global tax landscape. Read more

Most law students have never had formal coursework in accounting or finance, yet these areas are integral to so many law school courses including: Business Associations, Securities Regulations, Corporate Finance, Taxation, Banking Law, Financial Regulation, and Business Planning. With math no more difficult than high school algebra, Essential Concepts of Business for Lawyers, Third Editionfills in those gaps with an accessible and interactive presentation of accounting, finance, and financial markets. Each stand-alone chapter provides a complete lesson that will shed light on business courses in law school, as well as business situations in legal practice. New to the Third Edition: Updates for and addition of new cases that illustrate the business conceptsAddition of more examples, including information related to more companies such as Googleand UberAddition of new materials on the basic microeconomic concept of supply and demandProfessors and students will benefit from:A self-contained course book that supports a 2-credit course on an overview of business concepts, including accounting, finance, valuation, financial instruments, and business strategyLessons that go beyond the definitions of terms of art and business terminologyA book written at an accessible levelEdited appellate cases that connect business concepts to the law and legal practiceKnowledge of the basic and most essential concepts of businessMaterials presented in an accessible way including the use of many examples to illustrate difficult conceptsClear explanations of difficult materials and foreign concepts Read more

Essential Banks & Banking Terms You Should KnowBanking is full of terms and concepts that can be difficult to comprehend. Even common ones have features that may not be obvious. But with banking and finance becoming such an important part of our daily lives, taking the time to learn some new phrases - or understand old ones better - could yield profitable results.Understanding these seemingly difficult terms will help you navigate the complex world of personal banking with ease.This Practical Financial Guide on Banking Terms Helps You When:• You are a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Treasurer• You want to get a job in a bank• You want to travel for business or do business in another country• You simply be doing business in English, and you feel the need to understand some banking-related words• You’re studying business English or economics, knowing some banking terms will be helpfulThis banking glossary compiles a list of over 150 most common banking terms you’re likely to encounter. Every financial banking term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples.Make Banking Less of a MysteryTaking time to understand banks & banking vocabulary can help you as a buyer or seller. It also helps with educating on the process, eliminating confusion, and get better prepared for swift and smooth financial transactions of any kind.Get Smart with the Financial IQ SeriesPlease also have a look at other titles in this series. The Herold Financial IQ series covers all major areas and aspects in the financial world. • Personal Finance, Real Estate, and Banking• Corporate Finance, Investment, and Economics• Retirement, Trading, and Accounting• Debt, Bankruptcy, Mortgage, Small Business, and Wall Street• Financial Laws & Regulations, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Read more

Are you contemplating a career shift in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape? 'Transition: Charting a New Path in the Digital Age' by Pin S. Manalo might just be the guide you need. This book chronicles Manalo's personal journey from traditional roles to flourishing in the digital landscape, emphasizing her experiences in online teaching, virtual freelancing, and ghostwriting.Ever wondered how to adapt your existing corporate skills to the online environment or how to carve out a unique digital identity? This book offers practical strategies and insights for navigating these challenges. It's particularly valuable for those looking to adapt their careers to digital roles, underscoring the importance of adaptability, lifelong learning, and decisiveness.Manalo's extensive experience lends credibility, making the book a valuable source of practical tips for building a sustainable online career. It explores not just the technical aspects of transitioning online but also the pursuit of personal fulfillment and growth in a post-pandemic world.“Transition” serves both as a guide and an inspiration for professionals across various fields exploring the digital environment. It offers valuable advice for anyone interested in a range of virtual jobs, highlighting the vast opportunities available in the digital domain.About the AuthorPin S. Manalo is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience spanning 22 years in corporate finance and academia. She navigated a successful transition from traditional roles to the digital landscape amidst the pandemic, initially as an online English teacher, then as a freelance writer. Her commitment to adaptability, continuous learning, and decisive action facilitated this seamless shift to a digital career. Manalo was a member of the editing team for Mr. Mohan Ananda's "Start Small Dream Big." She is currently finalizing her first solo project, a travelogue. Today, Manalo excels as a ghostwriter in the digital domain, leveraging her extensive background to thrive in this new environment and demonstrating the versatility of her professional journey. Read more

A clear and comprehensive guide to financial modeling and valuation with extensive case studies and practice exercisesCorporate and Project Finance Modelingtakes a clear, coherent approach to a complex and technical topic. Written by a globally-recognized financial and economic consultant, this book provides a thorough explanation of financial modeling and analysis while describing the practical application of newly-developed techniques. Theoretical discussion, case studies and step-by-step guides allow readers to master many difficult modeling problems and also explain how to build highly structured models from the ground up. The companion website includes downloadable examples, templates, and hundreds of exercises that allow readers to immediately apply the complex ideas discussed.Financial valuation is an in-depth process, involving both objective and subjective parameters. Precise modeling is critical, and thorough, accurate analysis is what bridges the gap from model to value. This book allows readers to gain a true mastery of the principles underlying financial modeling and valuation by helping them to:Develop flexible and accurate valuation analysis incorporating cash flow waterfalls, depreciation and retirements, updates for new historic periods, and dynamic presentation of scenario and sensitivity analysis;Build customized spreadsheet functions that solve circular logic arising in project and corporate valuation without cumbersome copy and paste macros;Derive accurate measures of normalized cash flow and implied valuation multiples that account for asset life, changing growth, taxes, varying returns and cost of capital;Incorporate stochastic analysis with alternative time series equations and Monte Carlo simulation without add-ins;Understand valuation effects of debt sizing, sculpting, project funding, re-financing, holding periods and credit enhancements.Corporate and Project Finance Modeling provides comprehensive guidance and extensive explanation, making it essential reading for anyone in the field. Read more

Principles of Utility Corporate Finance responds to recent changes in applied corporate finance and accounting that have created both opportunities and risks for regulated firms. Written for regulators, attorneys, energy industry professionals, and students in all of these fields. This book provides a comprehensive examination of a wide range of topics such as cost allocation between regulated and unregulated entities, assessments of business and financial risks used to determine regulated rates of return, and the use and abuse of financial derivatives. Read more

The eleventh edition of Multinational Financial Management is a comprehensive survey of the essential areas of the international financial market environment, including foreign exchange and derivative markets, risk management, and international capital markets and portfolio investment. Designed for upper-level undergraduate and masters-level courses in international finance and management, this textbook offers readers a conceptual framework for analyzing key financial decisions of multinational firms. The authors both explain and simplify multinational financial management by illustrating how its basic principles share the same foundation as domestic corporate finance.Assuming no prior knowledge of international economics or finance, this substantially revised new edition builds upon the fundamental principles of domestic financial management to examine the unique dimensions of international finance. Readers are presented with a solid theoretical knowledgebase for examining decision problems, as well as practical analytical techniques that clarify the often-ambiguous guidelines used by international financial executives. All the traditional areas of corporate finance are explored from the perspective of a multinational corporation, focusing on elements rarely encountered in domestic finance such as multiple currencies, segmented capital markets, and political risks of nationalization or expropriation. Read more