Corporate Finance Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Self-Learning Management Series | Vibrant PublishersComprehensive coverage of corporate finance
Ideal for aspiring finance managers, entrepreneurs, curious non-finance professionals, and management students
Real-world examples, solved numerical problems, and case activities for practical application
Chapter summaries and quizzes for reinforced learning

If you have ever wondered how companies decide where to invest their money, how they raise capital, or why financial mismanagement leads to business failure, Corporate Finance Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is your definitive guide. Authored by Makarand Bhopatkar, a finance educator with over 25 years of experience, this book is crafted for aspiring corporate finance managers, entrepreneurs, curious non-finance professionals, and management students seeking a practical structured introduction to corporate finance.
The book covers the full spectrum of corporate finance decisions; from understanding different business structures and corporate governance to analyzing financing decisions, investment appraisal techniques, working capital management, dividend policy, and financial forecasting. A dedicated appendix on financial mathematics and financial statement analysis provides additional support for readers who need foundational grounding.
Unlike dense academic textbooks, this book presents concepts in simple language supported by illustrative examples and real-world company examples, making it accessible without sacrificing depth. Each chapter ends with a summary and quiz, while selected chapters include case activities to reinforce practical application.
After reading this book, you will be able to:Understand corporate structures and the various sources of capital
Evaluate financing options and decode optimal capital structure
Learn capital budgeting and working capital management
Analyze dividend distribution and forecast financial statements
Navigate international corporate finance

Part of Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series, Corporate Finance Essentials You Always Wanted to Know serves as a valuable resource for developing financial acumen that complements your existing expertise and advances your professional career.