In this paper, I draw parallels between the literatures on the effects of law on the financial development of countries and on the effects of accounting standards on financial reporting outcomes. My central thesis is that these literatures are complementary in terms of what they have to say...

Introduction to valuation -- Financial statement analysis -- Measuring free cash flows -- Creating a financial model -- The adjusted present value and weighted average cost of capital discounted cash flow valuation methods -- Measuring continuing value using the constant-growth perpetuity model...