Introduction to Corporate Finance
About This Course
This foundational Introduction to Corporate Finance course focuses on the primary responsibilities of the corporate treasurer, teaching delegates how to utilize ratio analysis to evaluate company performance and project financial statements and cash requirements for both projects and whole companies.
This curriculum spends a lot of time debating how much debt is optimal in a company’s capital structure. Then it introduces discounted cash flow and demonstrates how to calculate a weighted average cost of capital to use as a discount rate for a specific firm or project. By the end of the course, participants will have all of the tools they need to value a company by forecasting its free cash flow and discounting it at a suitable rate.
Learning Objectives
Have a solid foundation in developing an integrated framework for strategic financial decision-making.
Have a thorough understanding of financial statements and the financial information they provide, and be able to critically evaluate and analyze cash flows statements.
Understand the management and evaluation of portfolios and firm valuation techniques.
Understand how to incorporate risk and uncertainty into investment decisions and understand how companies make financing and investment decisions.
Requirements
- For a smooth learning experience (Online Courses), participants must have basic computer skills and a computer with a reliable Internet connection and speakers.
- Basic understanding of Finance and Accounting. While not compulsory, it is recommended that learners have completed a bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
Target Audience
- Beginners and Mid-level Finance Executives
- Board Members
- Consultants who want to understand Corporate Finance
- Professionals seeking an understanding of Strategic Finance
- This class is suitable for delegates looking to make executive strategic financial decisions, including investment bankers, consultants, CFOs and corporate treasurers, portfolio and investment managers, and students interested in private equity.
Free
Material Includes
- Videos
- Delegates who successfully complete this training course will be awarded a LEEX Certificate of Completion.
- Course Slides
- Additional Materials (Case study, etc.)
