Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 3rd Edition by Robert Parrino, David Kidwell, and Thomas Bates develops the fundamental concepts underlying corporate finance in an intuitive manner while maintain a strong emphasis on developing computational skills. The authors believe that students who understand the intuition underlying the basic concepts of finance are better able to develop critical judgments necessary to apply financial tools in real decision-making situations. The Third Edition offers a level of rigor that is appropriate for both business and finance majors and presents the content in a manner that all students find accessible and engaging.

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance develops the key concepts of corporate finance with an intuitive approach while emphasizing computational skills. Presenting the topics in a logical and stepped-out manner, this book helps students develop an understanding of key financial concepts while also enabling them to develop the critical judgments necessary to apply financial tools in real-world decision-making situations. It offers a level of rigor that is appropriate for both business and finance majors and yet presents the content in a manner that students find accessible. This International Adaptation includes new examples to help students better understand how to analyze the ethical dilemmas in business. In addition, select chapters include a new feature called Corporate Finance at Work which provides a broader perspective of the content covered in the chapter. Finally, to address the global context in which firms now operate, this edition adds to the discussion on international financial management by including sections on international accounting issues and Islamic finance.

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 2e reflects the reality that Finance as an intellectual discipline continues to be challenged by the experiences and events of market activity. Following the global financial crisis (GFC), mangers have embarked on even more uncertain times. Thus, although the teaching of finance may have remained robust as a framework of conceptual thought, it is imperative that students come to realise that finance is not physics, by which we mean that even a concept as foundational to financial management as the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) should not be interpreted as a literal truth. This leads to a consideration of managing risk and risk management approaches as having behavioural aspects that are the outcomes of a manager's or the firm's accumulated experience. They cannot always be reduced to the simple directives of a quantitative algorithm. The text helps students develop the intuition and analytical skills necessary to effectively apply financial tools in real-world decision-making situations. The text provides a fully integrated framework for understanding how value creation relates to all aspects of corporate finance: whether it be evaluating an investment opportunity, determining the appropriate financing for a business, or managing working capital. This unique and integrated framework also enables students to develop problem solving and decision-making skills. The 2nd edition has undergone a thorough revision to the end of chapter materials, and the internal design of the book has been revamped to make it more visually appealing. As a result the text is far easier to navigate for students and is significantly more engaging in its presentation. The ground breaking Wiley E-Text version of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 2e features narrated concept summaries, animated demo problems, stepped tutorials and interactive end of chapter materials to allow students to attempt the problems in the text and receive immediate feedback. Students can also do key word searches within the E-Text, highlight content of interest and make notes. Wiley The E-Text can be used on all popular platforms and devices including OC, Mac, iPad, Android and Kindle Fire.

Kidwell's "Financial Institutions" 11th Edition presents a balanced introduction to the operation, mechanics, and structure of the U.S. financial system, emphasizing its institutions, markets, and financial instruments. The text discusses complex topics in a clear and concise fashion with an emphasis on "Real World" data, and people and event boxes, as well as personal finance examples to help retain topical interest.

Each author brings something unique to this new edition. David Kidwell, formerly Dean of the Carlson School of Business, is a gifted storyteller with a keen insight on what it takes to reach readers. He is also currently writing a Corporate Finance text and is Chair of the Finance department at Texas A&M University. David Whidbee is an Assoc. Dean at Washington State University. He has won numerous teaching and research awards.