Upon successful completion of this section of this course, participants will be able to: Chapter 1 Identify the players involved in the practice of corporate finance, the different roles that they play, and services that are routinely provided. Chapter 2 Recognize the components of capital structure, identifying key terms, common characteristics, and situations that may call for its revision. Cite an example of a tax shield and a common loan covenant. Identify key elements of a debt maturity structure, noting which businesses should be concerned with this issue. Chapter 3 Identify the methods used to construct financial plans, noting key characteristics, terms, and measurements associated with each method. Chapter 4 Recognize the methods available for obtaining early-stage funding, noting the characteristics and structure of each. Cite possible negative aspects associated with venture capital. Chapter 5 Specify reasons for and against an initial public offering. Identify the steps to prepare and undergo an initial public offering. Cite public auditor registration requirements and the restrictions placed on a business during an initial public offering. Chapter 6 Identify the different techniques available for selling shares outside of an initial public offering, citing key features, filing requirements, advantages, and restrictions associated with their use. Chapter 7 Recognize terms associated with different types of debt financing, citing their characteristics and components. Chapter 8 Recognize the concept behind leasing, including the elements analyzed in a lease versus buy decision. Cite advantages and disadvantages of lease financing. Chapter 9 Identify the formula components for cost of capital measurements. Identify key characteristics associated with cost of capital and its derivations, noting variations, adjustments, and threshold value. Determine the cost of capital given a set of circumstances. Chapter 10 Identify the different discounted cash flow concepts, noting their defining characteristics and how they are used. Chapter 11 Recognize the impact of working capital on corporate finance, identifying the techniques used to control the amount of funds invested in working capital. Chapter 12 Recognize the alternatives available for determining the worthiness of proposed capital expenditures, identifying key components, characteristics, usage, and outcomes. Chapter 13 Identify the different investment strategies, noting their key characteristics. Identify different types of investments, citing the characteristics of the more common financial instruments. Recognize the defining characteristics of primary and secondary markets, effective interest rates, and the discounted investment formula. Chapter 14 Identify the components in a dividend payout formula, the implications of a high ratio, and the impact on investors when dividends are first issued. Chapter 15 Identify the different types of acquisition strategies, citing key elements, requirements, and usage for each type. Recognize the various methods that can be used to assess the valuation of a target company, identifying key components and proper usage. Recognize the implications of making different types of payment offers to the owners of an acquisition target. Chapter 16 Recognize terms associates with foreign exchange risk, identifying hedging techniques used to mitigate foreign exchange risk. Identify types of foreign exchange hedges, noting their defining characteristics and proper usage. Chapter 17 Cite the hedging techniques used to mitigate interest rate risk. Identify various types of interest rate hedges, noting the requirements for each type. Chapter 18 Identify the elements of supply chain financing, noting conditions under which this type of financing is most likely to be accepted by suppliers. Chapter 19 Recognize the financial metrics ratios used to measure the ability to pay, noting the contents of the ratio formulas and what the metrics indicate. Specify instances in which ratios can give misleading results.

Overview of Corporate Finance Financial Planning The Initial Public Offering Debt Financing The Cost of Capital Working Capital Management Investment Alternatives Mergers and Acquisitions Interest Rate Risk Management Corporate Finance Measurements