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Throughout the programme window, you will progress through a series of nine modules that will take you from basic financial principles to using financial analysis and ratios to drive decisions. Furthermore, each module concludes with a self-evaluation to ensure that you have understood the following key learning objectives:
- Understand the language associated with finance
- Know how and when to use financial terms and analysis techniques
- Read and assess company performance using financial statements
- Recognize the link between organizational strategy and financial objectives
- Use "the numbers" to your best advantage to make more informed decisions
Syllabus :
1. Introduction
- Course Overview
- Course Takeaways
2. Financial Statement Basics
- Overview of Financial Statements
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
3. Financial Statement Manipulation
- Common Sizing and the Manipulation of Financial Documents
- Side by Side Common Sizing Analysis
4. Financial Statement Analysis
- Ratio Analysis
5. Valuation Ratios
- Effective Tax Rate
- Management of Assets
6. Time Value of Money
- Time Value of Money
- Annuity
- Perpetuity
- Net Present Value
7. Investment Decision Techniques
- Investment Decision Techniques
- Investment Decision Rules
- Net Present Value
- Payback Period
- Average Accounting Rate of Return
- Internal Rate of Return
- Profitability Index
- Investment Decision Rules Activity
- IRR Example
- Payback Period Example
- Average Accounting Rate of Return Example
- Profitability Index Example
8. Cost of Capital and Risk Management
- Cost of Capital and Risk Management
- Cost of Equity - Dividend Growth Model
- Cost of Equity - CAPM
- Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
