Lawrence Gitman received his degrees from Purdue University, University of Dayton, and University of Cincinnati. He is currently a professor of finance at San Diego State University, and a prolific author with over 40 published articles and several textbooks, including Principles of Managerial Finance, tenth edition and its brief version in the third edition. In addition to teaching, Gitman is also a member of the Certified Financial Planner Board, and an associate editor of several journals. He has also served in a number of esteemed organizations, including the Academy of Finance Association and the Financial Management Association National Honor Society.