The Case Approach to Financial Planning: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice, Third Edition, fosters sound planning logic and decision-making using the systematic financial planning process approach. This textbook provides the tools and foundation for preparing a financial plan and provides students with a real-world demonstration of how a financial plan is developed.

As there is no current book that deals extensively or exclusively with survey research in corporate finance Survey Research in Corporate Finance is the only one of its kind. For even while there are numerous books on survey methodology, none focus on this methodology as specifically applied to corporate finance. In the book, Baker, Singleton, and Velt do nothing less than provide an overview of survey methodology useful to financial researchers, synthesize the major streams or clusters of survey research in corporate finance, and offer a valuable resource and guide for those interested in conducting survey research in finance. Thus this volume will be an essential reference for practitioners, academics, and graduate students - who all must know the methodology of finance survey research. In addition to methodology, the book identifies areas that will be best served by survey-based research. Researchers will have a wealth of information regarding past surveys and will be aware of suitable candidates for future surveys. Several chapters are devoted to synthesizing survey results on major issues in finance. These will help decision makers in finance and in non-finance firms to acquire knowledge learned from years of communications between academics and practitioners.

The Case Approach to Financial Planning: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition, fosters sound planning logic and decision-making using the systematic financial planning process approach. This textbook provides the tools and foundation for preparing a financial plan and provides students with a real-world demonstration of how a financial plan is developed. The text features: A content review of all of the major subject areas in the financial planning curriculum set in the context of the financial planning process. A variety of case studies: The Bedo Family Case serves as the foundation for writing a comprehensive financial plan. Questions and discussion related specifically to the Bedo case run through the entire book. Chapter-based case examples illustrate how financial planning recommendations are developed to help clients meet goals and objectives. End-of-chapter mini-cases and questions challenge students to apply chapter content. Quantitative/analytical mini-cases feature multiple-choice questions and answers, designed to develop a student's ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize strategies to create appropriate recommendations matched to the clients. A separate ethics case tests knowledge of securities rules and financial planning practice standards. Chapter-based learning aids for focus and retention of key information: Key Terms, Learning Objectives linked to end-of-chapter Learning Outcomes, and End-of-Chapter Questions and Resource Lists. And, new and expanded coverage for the fourth edition includes: 14 newly updated chapters that explore all levels of financial planning issues--from budgeting to estate planning. The latest tax and financial information. Updated content to comply with the latest CFP Board requirements. Newly enhanced learning tools including: key terms; visual reminders of key points throughout each chapter; and self-tests. Updated content on planning for special populations, including same-sex couples. Updated case problems throughout. Enhanced visuals to clarify complex content.