Cost of Capital: Finance Fundamentals
Learn the essentials of cost of capital and its impact on corporate and funding decisions through this comprehensive 4-week course by NYIF.
Learn the essentials of cost of capital and its impact on corporate and funding decisions through this comprehensive 4-week course by NYIF.
Explore the fundamental concepts of cost of capital in this comprehensive course. Learn to analyze risk-return relationships, calculate debt and equity capital costs, understand capital structure optimization, and master key financial models like CAPM and WACC. Perfect for finance professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of corporate finance decisions.
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What you'll learn
Calculate after-tax cost of debt and convertible debt using current market rates
Apply CAPM and dividend discount approaches to determine equity capital cost
Analyze capital structure impacts on weighted average cost of capital
Evaluate beta adjustments for different leverage scenarios
Assess implications of capital structure changes on corporate decisions
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Module Description
This comprehensive course delves into the fundamentals of cost of capital and its critical role in corporate finance. Students learn to analyze risk-return relationships for different securities, understand capital structure optimization, and master various calculation methods including WACC and CAPM. The course covers practical applications in corporate decision-making, dividend policy impacts, and cash flow valuation techniques. Special emphasis is placed on understanding equity betas, market risk premiums, and leverage effects in capital structures.
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24 Courses
NYIF Instructor Specializing in Derivatives and Fixed Income Analysis
Douglas Carroll is an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) with over a decade of experience conducting investment training seminars. His expertise primarily focuses on the analysis and valuation of derivatives and fixed income securities. Doug's background encompasses sales, trading, and investment management, complemented by a solid understanding of the legal, regulatory, and theoretical aspects of financial markets. He holds a BS/BA in History and Economics and an MA in Economics from Northern Illinois University, as well as an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. Doug is also licensed with Series 3, Series 7, Series 24, and Series 63 certifications.
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