Corporate Finance

The complete guide to corporate finance, for today’s practitioners from CFA Institute

After ten years, the third edition of the CFA Institute Investment Series’ Corporate Finance text has arrived with a decisive focus on the needs of today’s investment professionals. Now titled Corporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling, this third edition outlines the essential tools, concepts, and applications within the discipline of corporate finance that businesses need to thrive.

New and refreshed content on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations alongside foundational coverage of capital structure and measures of leverage empower readers to support the growth of their organizations and develop the skills to succeed in our current corporate world. Six new chapters expand this updated discussion of corporate finance via topics such as corporate structures and ownership, capital investments, business models and risks, corporate restructuring, and more.

The companion workbook (sold separately) offers problems and solutions aligning with the text and allows learners to test their comprehension of key concepts.

Through Corporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling, 3rd Edition, readers will become proficient in the following areas:
Corporate structures and governance Capital budgeting Cost of capital Measures of leverage Business models, risks, and restructurings
CFA Institute is the world’s premier association for investment professionals, and the governing body for the CFA® Program, CIPM® Program, CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate, and Investment Foundations® Program. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the fundamentals behind corporate finance will value the level of expertise CFA Institute brings to the discussion, providing a clear, comprehensive resource for students and professionals alike.