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Summary
This seminal textbook by Anne Marie Ward, now in its 5th edition, is designed for the study of finance on both professional and academic courses.
Publisher: Chartered Accountants Ireland
ISBN: 9781913975975
Published: June 2026
Format: Paperback, 890 pages
Anne Marie Ward’s textbook is the seminal text for the study of finance for both professional and academic courses. With particular relevance to students in Ireland and the UK, but also internationally, the author clearly and concisely presents the theory behind finance, providing practical worked examples to illustrate this theory and integrating real-world examples and academic research to provide a deeper understanding of the subject.
This 5th edition takes a holistic approach, emphasising awareness of the global macroeconomic environment and its impact on companies and their competitors. An integrated-thinking approach to decision-making is adopted, one that encourages business finance professionals to consider the six capitals and the overall impact on stakeholders. This is supported by real-world examples and empirical research on the consequences of decisions on, for example, the environment, society and the behaviour of investors.
This new edition:
considers contemporary financing options and the role of AI and fintech;
discusses and integrates sustainability and ESG issues in the context of financial decision-making;
is updated to reflect recent economic circumstances as well as legal and regulatory changes;
provides more current, real-world examples to bring the theory to life.
Anne Marie Ward is Professor of Accounting at Ulster University. Her teaching specialities are managerial finance and financial accounting, which she has taught at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels. She has authored four other textbooks and published over 100 academic and professional articles, technical publications, policy research reports and book and encyclopaedia chapters for national and international audiences.
Summary
This seminal textbook by Anne Marie Ward, now in its 5th edition, is designed for the study of finance on both professional and academic courses.
Publisher: Chartered Accountants Ireland
ISBN: 9781913975975
Published: June 2026
Format: Paperback, 890 pages
Anne Marie Ward’s textbook is the seminal text for the study of finance for both professional and academic courses. With particular relevance to students in Ireland and the UK, but also internationally, the author clearly and concisely presents the theory behind finance, providing practical worked examples to illustrate this theory and integrating real-world examples and academic research to provide a deeper understanding of the subject.
This 5th edition takes a holistic approach, emphasising awareness of the global macroeconomic environment and its impact on companies and their competitors. An integrated-thinking approach to decision-making is adopted, one that encourages business finance professionals to consider the six capitals and the overall impact on stakeholders. This is supported by real-world examples and empirical research on the consequences of decisions on, for example, the environment, society and the behaviour of investors.
This new edition:
considers contemporary financing options and the role of AI and fintech;
discusses and integrates sustainability and ESG issues in the context of financial decision-making;
is updated to reflect recent economic circumstances as well as legal and regulatory changes;
provides more current, real-world examples to bring the theory to life.
Anne Marie Ward is Professor of Accounting at Ulster University. Her teaching specialities are managerial finance and financial accounting, which she has taught at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels. She has authored four other textbooks and published over 100 academic and professional articles, technical publications, policy research reports and book and encyclopaedia chapters for national and international audiences.