Course Overview
- Course Title: Time Value of Money & Capital Budgeting - Present Value
- Instructor: Robert (Bob) Steele
- Target Audience:
- Aspiring finance professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Individuals looking to make informed long-term financial choices
- Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and terminology
- Proficiency in using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
- Access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection
- Willingness to engage in hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Curriculum Highlights
- Key Topics Covered:
- Time value of money
- Present value analysis
- Future value analysis
- Capital budgeting decisions
- Net present value (NPV) analysis
- Internal rate of return (IRR)
- Accounting rate of return
- Payback period
- Internal break-even time calculations
- Ethical considerations in financial decision-making
- Key Skills Learned:
- Analyzing the importance of the time value of money
- Applying methods to calculate present value and future value
- Evaluating capital budgeting decisions
- Synthesizing and comparing decision-making tools
- Creating financial models and performing calculations
- Evaluating and interpreting financial analysis results
- Designing strategic financial plans
- Applying critical thinking skills to solve financial problems
- Reflecting on ethical considerations in financial decision-making
Course Format
- Duration: 11 hours on-demand video
- Format: Self-paced online course
- Resources:
- Assignments
- 85 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion