Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Certification

Understanding financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement

Ratio analysis and financial performance evaluation

Assessing liquidity, profitability, and financial stability

Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis

Comparable company analysis (CCA) and precedent transaction analysis (PTA)

Valuation multiples and relative valuation methods

Evaluating investment projects: payback period, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), etc.

Capital budgeting techniques and decision-making

Risk analysis in investment decisions

The M&A process: from target identification to post-merger integration

Deal structuring and valuation considerations

M&A legal and regulatory considerations

Debt financing options: bonds, loans, and credit facilities

Equity financing methods: IPOs, secondary offerings, and private placements

Hybrid financing and alternative funding sources

Underwriting and securities issuance

Advisory services: mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

Restructuring and financial advisory services

Building financial models for valuation and financial analysis

Deal execution process and negotiation strategies

Due diligence and documentation in financial transactions