Financial Management and Analysis

Financial Management and Analysis is a comprehensive, institutionally oriented guide to corporate finance, financial statement analysis, and managerial decision-making. Written by Frank J. Fabozzi and Pamela P. Peterson, this book integrates financial theory with practical analytical tools used by corporate managers, analysts, and investment professionals.

The book provides a structured framework for understanding how firms allocate capital, evaluate investment projects, manage financial risk, and assess performance through rigorous financial analysis. Rather than focusing on trading or market speculation, it emphasizes fundamental financial decision-making, including capital budgeting, cost of capital estimation, working capital management, and long-term financing strategy.

A core strength of this work is its systematic treatment of financial statement analysis. Readers learn how to interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to evaluate profitability, liquidity, solvency, and operational efficiency. These analytical foundations are then connected to valuation, performance measurement, and strategic planning.

Designed for both academic and professional use, Financial Management and Analysis balances conceptual depth with real-world application. It serves as a foundational reference for anyone who needs to understand how financial data drives corporate decisions, risk assessment, and long-term value creation.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• Core principles of financial management and corporate finance.
• How to analyze and interpret financial statements systematically.
• Capital budgeting techniques and investment decision frameworks.
• Cost of capital estimation and financing decisions.
• Working capital management and short-term financial planning.
• Performance measurement and financial ratio analysis.
• How financial analysis supports strategic and managerial decisions.

💡 Key Benefits:

• Strong linkage between financial theory and managerial practice.
• Develops rigorous analytical skills for corporate and investment analysis.
• Enhances understanding of value creation and financial performance.
• Suitable as both a professional reference and advanced learning resource.
• Builds a solid foundation for advanced finance and investment studies.

👤 Who This Book Is For:

• Finance professionals and corporate managers.
• Financial analysts and valuation specialists.
• Graduate-level finance and CFA-track students.
• Readers seeking a structured, fundamentals-driven finance framework.

📚 Table of Contents:

• Foundations
• The Fundamentals of Valuation
• Long-Term Investment Decisions
• Financing Decisions
• Managing Working Capital
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Selected Topics in Financial Management

Financial Management and Analysis By Frank J. Fabozzi