This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the core areas of finance, aiming to equip business managers with a foundational understanding of financial markets, investments, and management. It covers institutions and markets, investments, and financial management, presenting updated examples and discussions on small business applications. The text also emphasizes ethics and includes features to connect the material to real-world scenarios and career paths.

This textbook is designed to offer a foundational understanding of finance for business managers. Its structure covers the three main pillars of finance: markets, investments, and management, with updated examples and a focus on practical application. The inclusion of ethics and small business practices suggests a curriculum-oriented approach aimed at providing relevant, current knowledge for aspiring or practicing managers.