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Course Description Learn how companies make financial decisions about investments, financing, and corporate governance. This course introduces the key concepts of corporate finance used by managers, investors, and financial analysts to evaluate business decisions and firm performance. You will explore how companies are structured, how capital is raised, and how firms allocate resources through capital budgeting and capital structure decisions. The course also covers corporate governance, ESG considerations, working capital management, and modern business models. In this course you will learn to: -Understand corporate structures, ownership models, and stakeholder relationships -Evaluate corporate governance mechanisms and agency conflicts -Analyze working capital cycles and liquidity management -Apply capital budgeting tools such as NPV and IRR Module overview: In Module 1, you will explore corporate structures, ownership types, and stakeholder relationships, including ESG considerations and financial claims of stakeholders. In the next module, we will examine corporate governance, including agency relationships, governance mechanisms, and risks associated with governance failures. In the third module, we will cover working capital management, focusing on operating cycles, cash conversion cycles, liquidity management, and supplier financing. In the fourth module, we will study capital budgeting and investment decision-making using tools such as NPV, IRR, and ROIC. In the fifth module, we will analyze capital structure decisions, WACC computation, and theories such as Modigliani–Miller and the pecking order theory. Finally, in the sixth module, we will explore business models, pricing strategies, value chains, network effects, and value creation in modern firms. By the end of this course, you will: -Analyze corporate ownership structures and stakeholder relationships -Evaluate corporate governance systems and agency conflicts -Assess working capital efficiency and liquidity management -Apply capital budgeting techniques for investment decisions This course is ideal for: -Finance and business students building corporate finance foundations -Aspiring financial analysts or investment professionals -Professionals preparing for CFA or corporate finance roles -Entrepreneurs and managers interested in financial decision-making Build the financial decision-making skills used by corporate managers, analysts, and investors worldwide. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with CFA Institute or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of CFA Institute. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Syllabus

Corporate Structure

This module introduces different forms of business organizations and how ownership structures influence financial decisions and risk distribution. It also explores stakeholder relationships, leverage impacts, and ESG considerations in corporate analysis.

Corporate Governance

This module explains the principles of corporate governance and the relationships between shareholders, management, and boards. It also examines governance mechanisms and how they mitigate risks and align stakeholder interests.

Working Capital Management

This module focuses on managing short-term assets and liabilities to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency. It covers working capital cycles, liquidity analysis, and strategies to optimize cash flow management.

Capital Budgeting

This module introduces investment decision-making techniques used to evaluate long-term projects. It covers tools such as NPV, IRR, and ROIC, along with behavioral and strategic considerations in capital allocation.

Capital Structure

This module explores how firms finance their operations through debt and equity and how these decisions impact firm value. It also covers cost of capital, WACC, and key capital structure theories.

Business Models

This module explains how companies create, deliver, and capture value through different business models. It also covers pricing strategies, value chains, and the role of network effects in modern businesses.