CFA Corporate Finance Level 1 (Part 1)

🌟 CFA Corporate Finance Level 1 (Part 1) Course Description 🌟

Welcome to Corporate Finance CFA Level 1 (Part 1)!

This course is meticulously designed to cover a substantial part of the syllabus for the Corporate Finance Paper of Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Exams. With Raja Natarajan as your instructor, a seasoned professional with qualifications in B.Com., PGDBA, and FCA, you are in expert hands.

Course Overview 📚

Section 1: Capital Budgeting (Reading 36)

• Learn the capital budgeting process and understand the different categories of capital projects.

Section 2: Cost of Capital (Reading 37)

• Grasp the basic principles of capital budgeting.
• Explore how evaluating and selecting capital projects are impacted by factors like mutually exclusive projects, project sequencing, and capital rationing.

Section 3: Measures of Leverage (Reading 38)

• Calculate and interpret key financial metrics such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period, Discounted Payback Period, and Profitability Index (PI).
• Dive into the NPV profile and understand the nuances between NPV and IRR methods.

Teaching and Learning Style 🎓

This course is designed for a self-paced learning experience. We recommend taking screenshots of case studies for later reference, and using MS Excel to solve problems alongside the instructor. This approach will mimic a real classroom setting and enhance your listening and learning skills.

Learning Outcomes 🎯

By completing this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to:

• Understand Capital Budgeting: Describe the capital budgeting process, distinguish among project categories, and calculate key financial metrics.
• Know the Cost of Capital: Calculate and interpret the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), consider tax implications, and understand how to estimate WACC.
• Analyze Leverage: Define leverage, classify risk, calculate different types of leverage, and analyze the impact of financial leverage on net income and return on equity.

Teaching Background 🌍

The Indian market scenario is used to provide context for the case studies, offering a practical understanding of how these concepts apply in real-world situations.

Video Lectures Status 🎥

As of September 1st, 2016, approximately 70% of the course content is available in video lectures, with the remainder to be added progressively.

We are excited to accompany you on this learning journey and confident that with diligent study and application, you will gain a robust understanding of Corporate Finance principles as outlined by the CFA curriculum. 🚀

Wishing you all the very best in your pursuit of excellence in the finance world!