Current discussions on corporate governance, ethical dilemmas, globalization of finance, strategic alliances and the growth of outsourcing have been added with examples and boxed features to aid understanding and provide a more global perspective of financial management. This book is particularly well-suited to introductory courses in financial management, for a professional qualification and as a reference for practitioners. On the reading list for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualification Paper (F9) Financial Management. Suggested reading for Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination.