Introduction to Financial Math using the HP-12C calculator [Paperback]

Dr. Norman Toy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Learn to do financial math using the HP-12C calculator, the business calculator officially approved for use in the CFA exam.

This hands-on workbook is for those who don't know financial math or who want to review it for the CFA exam. You'll find clear explanations of present value, future value, internal rate of return, terminal value and interest rates. Step by step exercises reinforce concepts so you can apply them immediately with the HP-12C financial calculator. Self-tests check your understanding and warning signs alert you to common pitfalls.

You'll also learn how math actually works on the capital markets. Meet the players on Wall Street and get an overview of the financial instruments that make money available to the economy.

Appendix on Basic Algebra: Been a while since you factored an expression? Brush up on your algebra or use the appendix as a reference.

Appendix on the HP-12C Calculator: Learn how to use your HP-12C to solve real-world problems accurately and efficiently.

Introduction to Financial Math Using the HP-12C Calculator is published by Adkins Matchett & Toy, Wall Street's leading financial trainers. Author and professor Dr. Norman Toy has taught math and financial forecasting to thousands of investment bankers, traders, brokers and financial managers.

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About the Author

One of Wall Street’s best-known and most beloved instructors, Dr. Norman Toy has taught financial math, capital markets, corporate finance and financial analysis for over 25 years. He is gifted with an easy, engaging classroom style backed by in-depth knowledge of his subject. As a result of his wide-ranging experience, Dr. Toy can effectively address almost any issue that arises in a classroom discussion on finance. A member of the faculty of Columbia Graduate School of Business for over 30 years, Dr. Toy works with students at all levels, from teaching beginning analysts to counseling executives and directors of major corporations.

Dr. Norman Toy is the author of two workbooks: Introduction to Financial Math Using the HP-12 Calculator (2002) and Introduction to Financial Math Using the HP 17B/19B Calculators (1998), as well as the forthcoming title, Capital Markets Math. Dr. Toy is also a principal of Adkins Matchett & Toy, which provides practical financial training and workbooks to financial institutions and corporations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Adkins Matchett & Toy (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891112589
• ISBN-13: 978-1891112584
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,769,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Learn what "buttoms" to push?, January 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Financial Math using the HP-12C calculator (Paperback)

The only book dedicated to a specific HP-12C calculator that I have seen which in fact gives the reader a quality and professional presentations of "what buttons" to push when performing various financial calculations is the Professional Real Estate Problem Solving books by John Tirone. Presentation of the keystrokes in the Toy book is perfunctory, at best.
Professor Toy may have much math in financial calculations under his belt, but he can learn much from how to present the topic by reading Professor Tirone's book on the HP 12C and HP-17BII in real estate calculations.
Maybe both authors should get together on a book, but that may not be possible given the distances involved.
Buy the Toy book if you are into some of the math of finance; buy Dr. fabozzi's books as well, and for the best presentation in real estate get Mr. Tirone's books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Using the HP12C, March 20, 2006

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Max (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Financial Math using the HP-12C calculator (Paperback)

If you're new to the HP12C or a student, this book is really helpful - has a tutorial style that let's you work the problem and then see the answer. I found it got me past some hurdles and on my way. Also, it includes some basics on financial problem solving that gets the user oriented and fills in some gaps. I'd recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, February 14, 2011

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Martini - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Financial Math using the HP-12C calculator (Paperback)

I must say that Dr. Toy has the ability to make an often difficult subject somewhat straightforward. The book is written in terms of examples and short quizzes to reinforce one's learning as they go. Also, it provides an appendix that details the HP-12C calculator in terms of keystrokes. Worth every penny!