Designed for financial analysts, corporate executives, and investors, this course provides the expertise needed to understand and influence financial decision-making at the highest level.
Syllabus:
📌 Module 1: Cost of Capital
• Definition and importance of cost of capital
• WACC calculation and risk-adjusted adjustments
• Impact on investment decisions
📌 Module 2: Optimizing Capital Structure
• Debt vs equity financing: trade-offs and costs
• Capital structure theories (Modigliani & Miller, Trade-off, Pecking Order)
• Factors influencing optimal capital structure
📌 Module 3: Dividend Policy
• Theories of dividends and investor signaling
• Retention vs distribution policies
• Impact of dividends on firm valuation
📌 Module 4: Free Cash Flow & Capital Budgeting
• Importance of FCF in valuation and corporate finance
• Investment decision criteria (NPV, IRR, Payback Period)
• Cash flow analysis for project profitability
📌 Module 5: Real Options in Capital Budgeting
• Introduction to real options and strategic decision-making
• Expansion, abandonment, and deferral options
• Applications in uncertain investment environments
📌 Module 6: Business Combinations & M&A
• Types of mergers and acquisitions
• Synergy valuation and risk analysis
• Post-merger integration and financial impact
📌 Module 7: CFA Level 2 Financial Analysis & Reporting
• In-depth financial statement analysis
• Revenue recognition, provisions, and accounting adjustments
• Financial ratios and decision-making insights
📈 Who is this course for?
• CFA candidates (Level 2 & Level 3)
• Financial analysts and portfolio managers
• Investors looking to deepen their knowledge of corporate finance and financial analysis
💡 Course format:
• Video explanations with practical examples
• Case studies
• Interactive Q&A and exercises
• Language: English