Learn how experts approach the financial decision-making process using accepted conventions.
Financial managers make important decisions every day that affect the finances of companies, both large and small. All business people need to be able to interpret and relate data accurately from financial instruments and other market sources in order
to make smart financial decisions. This course will help you understand accepted conventions, financial principles, and techniques used in the manufacturing, merchandising, and service industries. Real world examples will engage your problem-solving
skills while lectures and seminars teach you the fundamentals of Corporate Finance. Along the way, you’ll gain an appreciation for the corporate decision-making process that will help you make informed choices that will benefit your business.
How do I take this course?
This course delivers 10 hours of video lecture presentations on key topics in the field of Corporate Finance. You can download and print a copy of the presentation slides, and make notes as you follow along. To make it easier to absorb the material,
each hour is divided into short segments, of about 15 minutes each. You can watch as many, or as few segments each day, or each week, in your own time. Each segment is followed by a short quiz to help you review, and test yourself about what you
have learned.
Lectures
Lecture 1 – Introduction to Corporate Finance
Understand the corporate firm, its goals, and an overview of the different ways that corporate finance can be structured, and be introduced to financial markets. Enter the exciting world of world of corporate securities as claims on the firm.
Lecture 2 – Time value of Money
This essential foundation is required to understand present and future values. Examine the power of compounding, and explore multiple cash-flows, ordinary Perpetuities, annuities, loan payment, and retirement calculations.
Lecture 3 – Financial Statement Analysis
Financial statements tell a story, and they are an important window into the activities of a company. Learn how to review financial statements, and understand financial ratios and analysis.
Lecture 4 – Bond valuation
In this lecture, Joy Chan examines bond valuation calculations, and bond pricing, and in the process enters the exciting world of financial risk.
Lecture 5 – Stock valuation
How are stocks valued? In this lecture, you will explore stock valuation calculations, including growth estimates, payout ratios, and the price-earnings model.
Lecture 6 – Capital Budgeting Techniques
In this session, Joy Chan discusses the concept and intricacies of Net Present Value. Examine other methods for valuing investments, including Internal Rate of Return, Profitability Index, and Payback Period.
Lecture 7 – Capital Budgeting Applications
Examine budget planning, including the concepts of Incremental Cash flows, and Baldwin Case Analysis.
Lecture 8 – Risk & Return I
Investment is about risk and return. Begin this two part session by examining risk free rates and risk premiums. You will also examine the concept of Efficient Portfolios and Diversification.
Lecture 9 – Risk & Return II
In this follow-up lecture on risk and return, you will cover Betas and Capital Asset Pricing Model, and understand the weighted average cost of capital.
Lecture 10 – Corporate Financing & Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
In this final presentation, Joy Chan concludes with some real world considerations in capital structure, and explains trade off theory and pecking order theory.
