Financial Management Second Edition By Ng Kean Kok, Zhang Weina, Maran Marimuthu, and Sandeep Bhattacharya

Financial Management (Second Edition)

Authors: Ng Kean Kok, Zhang Weina, Maran Marimuthu, Sandeep Bhattacharya

Financial Management (Second Edition) by Ng Kean Kok, Zhang Weina, Maran Marimuthu, and Sandeep Bhattacharya is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles and practices of financial management. The book is tailored for undergraduate and graduate students in business and finance, as well as for professionals seeking to strengthen their financial management skills. This edition offers updated content with the latest financial management techniques, case studies, and practical insights into managing financial operations effectively.

The book is structured to provide a solid foundation in the core areas of financial management, including capital budgeting, financial planning, investment analysis, and risk management, among others. It uses real-world examples to bridge theory with practice, helping readers understand the application of financial concepts in actual business scenarios.

Key Features:

✅ Comprehensive Coverage: Provides an in-depth exploration of financial management topics such as investment decisions, financing decisions, working capital management, and financial forecasting.

✅ Real-World Examples: The book integrates practical case studies to demonstrate how financial management principles are applied in business environments.

✅ Clear Explanations of Complex Concepts: Financial terms and concepts are explained clearly, making them accessible even to those with limited prior knowledge of finance.

✅ Financial Tools and Techniques: Covers essential financial management tools, including net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), cost of capital, and capital structure optimization.

✅ Updated Content: Reflects the latest trends and issues in financial management, with new chapters and topics addressing financial risk management, sustainable finance, and global financial markets.

✅ Self-Assessment Tools: Includes end-of-chapter questions, case studies, and practical exercises to reinforce learning and encourage application of the concepts.

Table of Contents (Key Topics):

📌 Introduction to Financial Management
📌 Financial Statement Analysis
📌 Time Value of Money
📌 Risk and Return
📌 Cost of Capital
📌 Capital Budgeting (Techniques and Decision Rules)
📌 Financing Decisions (Capital Structure and Leverage)
📌 Working Capital Management
📌 Dividend Policy
📌 Financial Planning and Forecasting
📌 Financial Markets and Institutions
📌 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
📌 Global Financial Environment
📌 Sustainable Finance and Corporate Social Responsibility
📌 Financial Risk Management
📌 Corporate Valuation

Who Should Read This?

🔹 Undergraduate and Graduate Students studying finance or financial management in business and economics programs.
🔹 MBA Students who want to understand the core principles of financial management and investment decisions.
🔹 Finance Professionals such as financial analysts, accountants, and corporate finance managers who seek a solid theoretical and practical understanding of finance.
🔹 Corporate Executives and Managers looking to improve their decision-making abilities in areas like capital budgeting, financing, and working capital management.
🔹 Investment Analysts and those working in banking and financial services who need to apply financial management tools and techniques in their day-to-day tasks.