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Understanding Corporate Finance: Budgeting And Cash Flow Preparation
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Course Overview
This comprehensive 40-hour course provides professionals, entrepreneurs, and students with a solid understanding of corporate finance, effective budgeting techniques, and cash flow projection strategies. The course blends theoretical concepts with practical applications to equip participants with tools for sound financial decision-making.
Course Modules
Module 1
3 hours
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Role and Importance of Corporate Finance - Goals of Financial Management - Overview of Financial Markets
Objectives: Understand the scope and objectives of corporate finance.
Assessment: Quiz on basic concepts.
Module 2
3 hours
Financial Statements and Analysis Review
Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement - Financial Ratio Analysis - Limitations of Financial Statements
Objectives: Refresh understanding of core financial documents.
Assessment: Financial statement analysis exercise.
Module 3
3 hours
Time Value of Money
Present and Future Value Concepts - Discounting and Compounding - Applications in Valuation
Objectives: Apply time value of money in decision-making.
Assessment: TVM calculation exercises.
Module 4
4 hours
Capital Budgeting Techniques
Net Present Value (NPV) - Internal Rate of Return (IRR) - Payback Period - Profitability Index
Objectives: Evaluate investment opportunities using capital budgeting tools.
Assessment: Capital budgeting project.
Module 5
3 hours
Cost of Capital and Financing
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) - Debt vs. Equity Financing - Capital Structure Decisions
Objectives: Determine appropriate financing strategies.
Assessment: Case study on financing options.
Module 6
4 hours
Budgeting Fundamentals
Types of Budgets (Operating, Capital, Cash) - The Budgeting Process - Zero-Based vs. Incremental Budgeting
Objectives: Develop and manage effective budgets.
Assessment: Budget creation workshop.
Module 7
4 hours
Cash Flow Forecasting and Management
Cash Flow Projection Techniques - Managing Working Capital - Short-Term Financing Solutions
Objectives: Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage liquidity.
Assessment: Cash flow projection exercise.
Module 8
3 hours
Financial Planning and Forecasting
Long-Term Financial Planning - Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis - Strategic Planning Integration
Objectives: Align financial planning with strategic goals.
Assessment: Financial forecasting assignment.
Module 9
3 hours
Risk Management in Corporate Finance
Identifying Financial Risks - Hedging Strategies - Using Derivatives for Risk Management
Objectives: Understand and mitigate financial risks.
Assessment: Risk management case study
Module 10
3 hours
Performance Measurement and KPIs
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Balanced Scorecard Approach - Linking Financial Metrics to Business Strategy
Objectives: Implement effective performance tracking systems.
Assessment: KPI development exercise.
Module 11
2 hours
Ethics and Corporate Governance in Finance
Ethical Issues in Corporate Finance - Principles of Corporate Governance - Regulatory Compliance
Objectives: Promote ethical financial practices.
Assessment: Ethics scenario analysis.
Module 12
5 hours
Final Project and Course Review
Comprehensive Case Study on Budgeting, Cash Flow Projection, and Financing - Integrated Financial Strategy Development - Final Assessment and Feedback
Objectives: Apply all course concepts to a real-world scenario.
Assessment: Final project presentation.