Give future and current managers a thorough understanding of the financial theory that is essential for developing and implementing effective financial strategies in business today. Brigham/Ehrhardt's leading Financial Management: Theory and Practice (13th Edition) is the only text that strikes a perfect balance between solid financial theory and practical applications. Readers gain a strong working knowledge of today's changed financial environment as this edition examines recent financial crises, the global economic crisis, and role of finance in the business and students' personal lives.