Corporate Finance: Financial Analysis and Decision-Making

Course Overview

• Course Title: Corporate Finance: Financial Analysis and Decision-Making
• Instructor: Robert (Bob) Steele
• Target Audience:
  • Professionals in finance
  • Business students
  • Those interested in financial analysis and decision-making
• Prerequisites:
  • Familiarity with mathematics and basic algebra
  • Knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet software for financial calculations

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial ratios (liquidity, profitability, efficiency)
  • Forecasting and budgeting techniques
  • Break-even analysis and leverage
  • Financing decisions and capital structure
  • Current asset management
  • Time value of money principles
  • Valuation methods for bonds, common stock, and preferred stock
  • Capital budgeting techniques
  • Risk management tools
  • Investment banking
  • Corporate acquisitions
  • Foreign currency impact on financial statements
  • Financial analysis in foreign markets
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Applying financial ratios to assess financial health
  • Analyzing financial statements for liquidity and solvency
  • Forecasting sales and cash flow
  • Performing break-even analysis
  • Managing current assets
  • Valuing financial instruments
  • Evaluating investment projects
  • Managing investment risk
  • Understanding investment banking roles
  • Assessing financing options and capital structure
  • Evaluating financial performance in international operations

Course Format

• Duration:
  • 20.5 hours of on-demand video
  • 191 lectures
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Downloadable materials
  • Practical exercises
  • Case studies
  • Excel files and reference materials