Practical Financial Management

William R. Lasher

Cengage Learning, Jan 22, 2010 - Business & Economics - 864 pages

Enlist the help of an actual former CFO to introduce your students to the key financial management topics with the latest edition of PRACTICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. Author, former successful CFO, and recognized instructor William R. Lasher captivates your students with unique insights into the issues and challenges facing financial managers every day. From a look at hidden agendas and the biases of decision makers in the firm to their effect on the analyses of financial proposals, Lasher’s practical, relevant presentation promises to keep students reading. This edition examines the latest financial developments, including the impact of the financial crisis of 2008-2009 on organizations worldwide. Throughout this edition, Lasher delivers an engaging, thorough presentation that is perfectly matched to the needs of today’s business students. He substitutes advanced math in theory sections with everyday math, numerous worked-out examples, and graphical and intuitive presentations. This edition even provides Thomson ONE--Business School Edition exercises to give your students experience using the same financial research tool that professional brokers and analysts trust every day. Lasher’s PRACTICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Sixth Edition, delivers the solid understanding of financial management your business students need for future success.
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About the author

Dr. Lasher has a unique background in education and financial practice that enables him to offer unique, firsthand insights into the world of financial management in his text. Prior to entering full-time academics, he worked in finance at Texas Instruments, Harris Corporation, and the Pacific Telesis organization. He has held positions as a planner, a controller, and a subsidiary CFO.While working in business, he taught evening courses in finance and economics at the University of Dallas, the University of Texas at Dallas, and Golden Gate University in San Francisco. After a successful corporate career, he became a full time author/educator in finance at Nichols College. He has taught and written finance for over 25 years.Dr. Lasher holds a B.S. and an M.B.A. from Columbia University, a Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University, and a J.D from the New England School of Law. He has been a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar. In addition to Practical Financial Management, he has published books on business planning, franchising, and the strategic management of small firms.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Practical Financial Management
• Author: William R. Lasher
• Edition: 6
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2010
• ISBN: 1439080496, 9781439080498
• Length: 864 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Corporate Finance / General