Foundations of Finance — Arthur J Keown John D Martin J William Petty

For undergraduate courses in Corporate Finance The Five Key Principles for the Foundations of Finance Foundations of Finance retains its foundational approach to the key concepts of finance bolstered by real world vignettes cases and problem exercises Utilizing five principles which are presented at the beginning of the book and applied throughout the authors introduce a multi step approach to financial problem solving that appeals to students at all levels math and numerical skills As in previous editions the Ninth Edition focuses on valuation and opens every chapter with a vignette based on financial decisions faced by contemporary real world companies and firms Other highly useful features include mini cases cautionary tales lists of key terms and a discussion of ethics Revised and updated the newest edition includes new lecture videos financial thinking user feedback and lessons from the recent economic crisis MyFinanceLab not included Students if MyFinanceLab is a recommended mandatory component of the course please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID MyFinanceLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor Instructors contact your Pearson representative for more information MyFinanceLab is an online homework tutorial and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results Within its structured environment students practice what they learn test their understanding and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts