Essentials of Managerial Finance is the classic that started the First in Finance franchise. Now in its Thirteenth Edition, this best-selling text is renowned for its excellent blend of theoretical and applied material, comprehensive support package, and applicable real-world examples. In addition to its continued coverage of such hot topics as multinational finance, ethical dilemma discussions are incorporated throughout the text. Formerly known as "Weston/Besley/Brigham", Scott Besley is now the primary author.
Note to self: Main text for BA 141 and BA 142 (Business Finance I & II) under Prof. Nelson H. Salita of the UP College of Business Administration, First and Second Semesters, 1997-98.
What is Managerial Finance? Finance is related to money, and a manager is an upper-level employee in a firm that 'manages' people. It is safe to assume that this book will be about finances that a business would undertake.
Essentials of Managerial Finance is a textbook written by J Fred Weston and Eugene F Brigham. It is the abridged version of another book. I happen to have the second edition from 1971. Sometimes it is easy to tell.
The book is quite useful. It answers questions that would come up naturally when discussing finance. For example, what is the difference between accounting and finance?
Essentials of Managerial Finance has eight parts divided into twenty-four chapters. While the book does have problems to solve, none of the solutions are in the book.