Corporate Finance #5 Financing Decisions

Unlock Growth Potential: Mastering Company Financing Decisions for Strategic Corporate Finance

Created by: Robert (Bob) Steele
CPA, CGMA, M.S. Tax, CPI

What Will I Learn?

• Define company financing decisions and their significance in corporate finance.
• Analyze different financing patterns and strategies used by corporations to optimize growth and manage risk.
• Evaluate short-term and long-term financing options based on company's future sales and production projections.
• Assess the pros and cons of seasonal production versus level production in relation to financing needs.
• Examine equipment financing options and differentiate between short-term and long-term financing strategies.
• Analyze the financing considerations for permanent and temporary assets and develop appropriate financing strategies.
• Apply financial analysis techniques to estimate financing needs and determine optimal financing solutions.
• Utilize Excel worksheets to solve complex financing problems and create financial models for decision-making.
• Evaluate the impact of financing decisions on company growth and profitability.
• Synthesize key concepts and strategies to make informed company financing decisions aligned with strategic corporate finance goals.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of corporate finance principles and concepts, including financial statements, financial analysis, and financial decision-making.
• Access to a computer or laptop with internet connectivity to access course materials, practice exercises, and Excel worksheets.
• Eagerness to learn and apply strategic corporate finance concepts to make informed company financing decisions.
• Openness to hands-on practice and willingness to work with Microsoft Excel or similar software to solve practice problems and create financial models.

Target audience

• Finance professionals, including financial analysts, managers, and executives, who want to enhance their expertise in company financing decisions and strategic corporate finance.
• Business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to optimize their company's growth potential through effective financing strategies and decision-making.
• Managers and decision-makers involved in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, looking to strengthen their understanding of company financing and its impact on business performance.
• Students pursuing degrees or certifications in finance, accounting, or related fields, who want to develop a strong foundation in company financing decisions and strategic corporate finance.
• Professionals involved in investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, or financial consulting, who want to deepen their understanding of the financial aspects of company financing.
• Individuals interested in advancing their knowledge of corporate finance and financial decision-making in a business context.
• Anyone with a curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding the intricacies of company financing and its role in driving business growth and profitability.