(UGCF | NEP) – Excel-integrated Textbook Covering Capital Budgeting | Cost of Capital | Dividend Decisions | Working Capital | Valuation

The book is organised into six parts, each focusing on a core area of financial management:
Part I | Background
o Chapter 1 – Financial Management—An Introduction
o Chapter 2 – The Mathematics of Finance (Time Value of Money)
Part II | Long-Term Investment Decisions (Capital Budgeting)
o Chapter 3 – Capital Budgeting—An Introduction
o Chapter 4 – Techniques of Capital Budgeting Evaluation
Part III | Financing Decision
o Chapter 5 – Cost of Capital
o Chapter 6 – Leverage Analysis
o Chapter 7 – EBIT–EPS Analysis
o Chapter 8 – Leverage, Cost of Capital, and Value of the Firm
o Chapter 9 – Capital Structure—Planning and Designing
Part IV | Dividend Decision
o Chapter 10 – Dividend Decision and Valuation of the Firm
o Chapter 11 – Dividend Policy—Determinants and Constraints
Part V | Management of Current Assets
o Chapter 12 – Working Capital—Planning and Management
o Chapter 13 – Estimation and Calculation of Working Capital
o Chapter 14 – Management of Cash and Marketable Securities
o Chapter 15 – Receivables Management
o Chapter 16 – Inventory Management
Part VI | Valuation
o Chapter 17 – Valuation of Securities
Following these chapters are appendices that include:
o Appendix I – Excel-based financial decision-making examples
o Appendix II – Past University Examination Papers with suggested solutions
o Appendix III – Useful Mathematical Tables
Each chapter includes:
o Synopsis of key objectives
o Detailed explanations of concepts
o Points to Remember for quick revision
o Solved Graded Illustrations
o MCQs & Objective Type Questions
o Assignments & Practical Problems for hands-on practice

Fundamentals of Financial Management is a comprehensive and authentic textbook that thoroughly explains financial management's core principles, theories, and practices. Tailored in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP), it integrates conceptual clarity with practical applications—particularly using Excel—making it a helpful resource for understanding financial decision-making in a dynamic business environment. The text blends theoretical frameworks with practical illustrations, solved examples, and step-by-step guidance, offering a solid foundation in all critical aspects of financial management.

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