Foundations of Financial Management

Financial management involves planning, controlling, and organizing financial activities. Some activities falling under this category include acquiring funds and their subsequent utilization. It applies management principles to enterprise financial resources, with a primary focus on ratios, debts, and equities. Major objectives within this field include profit maximization, wealth maximization, maintaining proper cash flow, and minimizing capital costs. Allied fields encompass investment management, managerial finance, and corporate finance. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles related to financial management. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book, with its detailed analyzes and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.