The market leader, Brigham/Houston continues to grow in reputation as the most effective approach for student learning in the first undergraduate corporate finance course. It is also updated to reflect the latest in theory, research, real-world examples, and the use of technology. The seamless, integrated ancillary package - done by the authors - is a hallmark of this package that makes course preparation easier for instructors and the subject more accessible for students.
I did *not* read this book cover to cover, but I just finished the last chapter required for my MBA financial accounting course so marking it as read is the one thing I can say I actually accomplished in this class.
I suffered through this book for my accounting course at Fuqua, Duke's School of Business. Although it was written by two highly lauded Duke professors, this book is not easy to understand and quite verbose and confusing. I learned the basic concepts by teaching myself with the practice problems and answer guide rather than reading the chapters. The concepts are explained in too much detail and not in a logical order, which makes reading this book with tiny print unbearable. I do not recommend this book if you have no basic knowledge of accounting.