The main topics covered include: financial statement analysis, the concept of the time value of money, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation, bond and stock valuation, investment criteria, capital budgeting, and project evaluation. In addition, the book discusses short-term financial management, cash and liquidity management, as well as credit and inventory management.
Through a combination of theory, practical examples, and problem-solving exercises, this book aims not only to strengthen students’ academic understanding but also to equip them with practical skills applicable in financial decision-making, both in professional environments and everyday life. Thus, this book serves as a solid foundation for studying advanced finance topics and supports students’ readiness to face challenges in the field of business and finance.
Cindy Christina was born on December 21, 2005, and currently resides in Tangerang. She is a fifth-semester student in the Management Study Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH). During her studies, she has actively contributed both academically and organizationally. Her academic experiences include serving as a Laboratory Assistant for Introduction to Accounting I and as the Coordinator of Laboratory Assistants for Basic Financial Management. She is also actively involved in various student organization activities, which have strengthened her leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. She can be reached at athingchristina@gmail.com.
Liza Handoko earned her Doctoral degree in Finance from Universitas Pelita Harapan. Her research interests are in corporate finance and investments, and has published in national and international journals. She teaches courses in corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, and financial institutions and markets. She currently serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Pelita Harapan. She can be reached at liza.handoko@uph.edu.
Apriani Simatupang earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics, University of Riau, and her Master’s degree in Financial Management from STIE Kampus Ungu Jakarta. Doctoral degree in Finance at Trisakti University. In addition to her formal education, she also holds a professional certification as an Accredited Financial Analyst (AFA) from the Global Academy of Finance & Management. At present, she serves as the Head of Management Study Program Laboratory at Universitas Pelita Harapan. She can be reached at apriani.simatupang@uph.edu.