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Principles of Corporate Finance: Foundations for Value Creation and Strategic Financial Management

Michael R. Anderson

Received 20 Apr 2026, Published online: 30 Jun 2025

Published in Volume 5, Issue 1, 2025, pages 4-6

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Abstract

Corporate finance is the study of how companies manage their financial resources to achieve strategic objectives and maximize shareholder value. The principles of corporate finance provide the conceptual framework for analyzing financial decisions related to capital budgeting, financing strategies, risk management, dividend policy, and valuation. This paper  explores the foundational principles that guide corporate financial decisions, including the time value of money, risk-return trade-off, cost of capital, and capital structure optimization. It also examines the practical implications of these principles in financial planning, investment analysis, and corporate governance. Additionally, the paper highlights the role of financial markets and institutions in supporting corporate finance activities and discusses the importance of ethical considerations in financial decision-making. Through theoretical analysis and case study examples, this paper offers a comprehensive understanding of how financial principles drive corporate strategy and performance.

Keywords

  • Corporate Finance
  • Time Value of Money
  • Capital Budgeting
  • Cost of Capital
  • Capital Structure
  • Risk Management

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Michael R. Anderson , M. R. A. (2025). Principles of Corporate Finance: Foundations for Value Creation and Strategic Financial Management. Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications, 5(1), 4-6.

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Principles of Corporate Finance: Foundations for Value Creation and Strategic Financial Management. (2025). Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications, 5(1), 4-6. https://www.jourmag.org/index.php/jma/article/view/132