The role and functions of accounting and finance -- Understanding financial statements -- Financial performance metrics -- The impact of income taxes on financial analysis -- Short-term financial management and supply chain finance -- Strategic financial planning -- The time value of money -- Interest rates and valuation of financial securities -- Capital investment decisions -- Determining cash flows -- Cost of capital, hurdle rates, and financial structure -- Long-term financing -- Leasing as a financing and business alternative -- Strategy and valuation: creating shareholder value -- Mergers and acquisitions.