Lawrence J. Gitman received his degrees from Purdue University, the University of Dayton, and the University of Cincinnati. He is currently a professor of finance at San Diego State University, and a prolific author with over forty published articles and several textbooks, including Principles of Managerial Finance, Twelfth Edition, and Principles of Managerial Finance, Brief, Fifth Edition.

In addition to teaching, Gitman is also a member of the Certified Financial Planner Board and an associate editor of several journals. He has served on a number of esteemed organizations, including the Academy of Finance Association and the Financial Management Association National Honor Society.

Gitman’s proven Learning Goal System—a hallmark feature of Principles of Managerial Finance, Brief, 5,e—weaves pedagogy into concepts and practice, providing readers with a road map to guide them through the text and supplementary tools. The FifthEdition now includes an emphasis on personal finance issues to add currency and relevance to the already cohesive learning framework.

Introduction to Managerial Finance: The Role and Environment of Managerial Finance; Financial Statements and Analysis; Cash Flow and Financial Planning. Important Financial Concepts: Time Value of Money; Risk and Return; Interest Rates and Bond Valuation; Stock Valuation. Long-Term Investment Decisions: Capital Budgeting; Capital Budgeting Techniques: Certainty and Risk. Long-Term Financial Decisions: The Cost of Capital; Leverage and Capital Structure; Dividend Policy. Short-Term Financial Decisions: Working Capital and Current Assets Management; Current Liabilities Management; Financial Institutions and Markets; International Managerial Finance. For all readers interested in managerial finance.