Corporate Finance Course

Course Objective

This course provides learners with the information and abilities they need to comprehend and use financial principles in managerial decision-making. It emphasizes optimizing shareholder value through finance, working capital management, investment, and dividend policies.

Corporate finance is the study of how organizations or businesses handle their finances. In order to maximize shareholder value and reach their financial objectives, it aids in financial decision-making. It is a branch of finance that focuses on capital structuring, company funding, and financial decision-making.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS)
• Familiarity with Excel and financial formulas
• Knowledge of time value of money (TVM) and basic statistics is helpful but not mandatory
• Prior exposure to financial statements and basic valuation concepts is beneficial

Target Audience

• Equity Research Analysts
• PE/VC Analysts
• Corporate Finance Executives
• Consultants
• MBA, CFA, CPA, CMA candidates
• Investment Bankers

Training Outcomes

Understand the core principles of corporate finance and its role in business decision-making.

Develop skills in financial statement analysis (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)

Describe the role that budgeting plays in the overall planning and performance evaluation process of an organization

Construct and analyze a 3-statement financial model to evaluate business performance