Let an actual CFO introduce you to today's most important financial management topics within PRACTICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Sixth Edition. Author William R. Lasher uses his experience as a former successful CFO to give you an insider's look into the challenges facing today's financial managers--from hidden agendas to the biases of decision makers in the firm. The presentation stays relevant and practical as you examine the latest financial developments, including the recession of 2008-2009. You will find advanced math formulas in the theory section replaced with accessible every day math, worked-out examples and graphics and intuitive presentations for a book ideally suited to today's future or current business professional.