Corporate Finance
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Corporate Finance is a cornerstone discipline in understanding financial decision-making within organizations. This course explores fundamental and advanced topics in corporate finance, providing a rigorous foundation for analyzing financial decisions related to investments, financing, and risk management. The course integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, ensuring participants are equipped to address real-world corporate challenges.
Through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, students will develop the analytical tools and theoretical knowledge to make informed financial decisions in a corporate setting.
Course Details
Instructor
Zaheer Swati
Course Catagory
Accounting Courses
Duration
48 Hours
Type
Self Guided
Course Plan
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance principles and their relevance to organizational success.
2. Apply analytical tools to evaluate investment opportunities and financial decisions.
3. Explore the interrelationship between risk, return, and value creation in financial management.
4. Examine advanced corporate finance topics such as capital structure and dividend policy for strategic decision-making.
5. Integrate financial forecasting and risk management techniques to optimize corporate performance.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Upon successful completion of the Accounting Teacher program, graduates will be able to:
1. Understand Core Accounting and Finance Principles
Develop a comprehensive understanding of foundational and advanced principles in accounting and finance, enabling effective analysis and resolution of diverse financial and managerial challenges.
2. Apply Analytical and Quantitative Skills
Enhance the ability to employ analytical tools and quantitative techniques for problem-solving, decision-making, and performance evaluation across various accounting and finance contexts.
3. Integrate Ethical and Professional Standards
Promote the application of ethical principles, professional standards, and accountability in all accounting and finance practices, fostering trust and responsibility in organizational and societal contexts.
4. Foster Lifelong Learning and Adaptability
Cultivate a commitment to lifelong learning by encouraging curiosity, self-reflection, and the ability to adapt to evolving accounting standards, financial regulations, and technological advancements in the field.
5. Communicate Financial and Managerial Information Effectively
Develop the skills to prepare, interpret, and effectively communicate financial and managerial information to diverse stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making in dynamic business environments.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:
CLO #1: Analyze financial statements to assess organizational performance.
CLO #2: Apply time value of money concepts to evaluate financial assets and investment opportunities.
CLO #3: Utilize capital budgeting tools to make informed investment decisions.
CLO #4: Evaluate capital structure decisions and their implications for cost of capital and financial stability.
CLO #5: Develop strategies to manage financial risks using derivatives and other financial instruments.
Course Schedule
| Lesson 1: Corporate Finance Orientation |
| Lesson 2: The Financial Environment |
| Lesson 3: Financial Statements Overview |
| Lesson 4: Financial Statements Analysis |
| Lesson 5: Time Value of Money (I) |
| Lesson 6: Time Value of Money (II) |
| Lesson 7: Applications of TVM |
| Lesson 8: Valuation of Bonds |
| Lesson 9: Valuation of Stocks |
| Lesson 10: Risk and Return |
| Lesson 11: Portfolio Risk and Diversification |
| Lesson 12: Capital Budgeting |
| Lesson 13: Advanced Capital Budgeting |
| Lesson 14: Cost of Capital |
| Lesson 15: Capital Structure: Theories and Decisions |
| Lesson 16: Dividend Policy: Theories |
| Lesson 17: Dividend Policy: Practical Implications |
| Lesson 18: Leverage and Firm Value |
| Lesson 19: Working Capital Management |
| Lesson 20: Cash and Inventory Management |
| Lesson 21: Receivables and Payables Management |
| Lesson 22: Financial Forecasting |
| Lesson 23. Mergers and Acquisitions |
| Lesson 24: Financial Risk Management |
| Lesson 25: Financial Derivatives: Futures and Options |
| Lesson 26: Financial Derivatives: Swaps and Forwards |
| Lesson 27: Corporate Governance and Ethics |
| Lesson 28: Review and Discussion |
Recommended Books
Berk, J., & DeMarzo, P. (2020). Corporate finance (5th ed.). Pearson.
Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2020). Principles of corporate finance (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Brigham, E. F., & Houston, J. F. (2021). Fundamentals of financial management (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Damodaran, A. (2012). Investment valuation: Tools and techniques for determining the value of any asset (3rd ed.). Wiley.
Ross, S. A., Westerfield, R. W., Jaffe, J. F., & Jordan, B. D. (2019). Corporate finance (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Van Horne, J. C., & Wachowicz, J. M. (2008). Fundamentals of financial management (13th ed.). Pearson.
Pre-requisite
This course starts with the basics of finance and progressively advances to more complex concepts. No prior knowledge of finance is required. However, having a fundamental understanding of basic business concepts and arithmetic will be advantageous and help you navigate the course more easily.
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