About this course
The CMA US Part 2 exam covers Strategic Financial Management, and Section B of that exam focuses specifically on Corporate Finance. This section delves into the financial decisions and strategies that organizations use to maximize their value. Here's a breakdown of the key areas covered:
1. Risk and Return:
- Understanding the relationship between risk and return
- Identifying and analyzing various types of risk (systematic, unsystematic, credit, foreign exchange, interest rate, market, political, and industry)
- Measuring and managing risk using techniques like diversification and beta
- Applying the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
2. Financial Instruments:
- Understanding the characteristics and valuation of different financial instruments, including:
- Bonds (maturity, par value, coupon rate, etc.)
- Equity (common stock, preferred stock)
- Leases, convertible securities, and warrants
- Analyzing the impact of income taxes on financing decisions
3. Cost of Capital:
- Defining and calculating the cost of capital
- Understanding the impact of income taxes on capital structure and investment decisions
- Determining the optimal capital structure for a company
- Calculating the marginal cost of capital
4. Working Capital Management:
- Defining and managing working capital (cash, accounts receivable, inventory)
- Forecasting cash flows and managing cash balances
- Optimizing inventory levels and managing accounts receivable
- Understanding the trade-offs between profitability and liquidity
5. Corporate Valuation:
- Valuing a company using different methods (discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis)
- Understanding the factors that influence company value
6. Mergers and Acquisitions:
- Understanding the motivations and processes involved in mergers and acquisitions
- Evaluating the financial impact of M&A transactions
7. International Finance:
- Understanding the challenges and opportunities of international finance
- Managing foreign exchange risk
Key Skills:
- Analysis: Evaluating financial data and making informed decisions
- Problem-solving: Applying financial concepts to real-world scenarios
- Critical thinking: Evaluating different financial options and their potential consequences
Preparation:
- - Thorough understanding of financial concepts and formulas
- - Practice applying these concepts to real-world problems
- - Familiarity with financial calculators and software
- By mastering the concepts covered in Corporate Finance, CMA candidates can demonstrate their ability to make strategic financial decisions that contribute to the success of their organizations.
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B1 - Risk and Return
2 Parts
Lecture 1
356.13 MB
Lecture 2
356.34 MB
B2 - Long Term Financial Management
12 Parts
Lecture 3
209.18 MB
Lecture 3 - Journal Notes
5.97 MB
Lecture 4
359.59 MB
Lecture 4 - Journal Notes
10.67 MB
Lecture 5
251.93 MB
Lecture 5 (Journal Notes)
9.05 MB
Lecture 6
271.53 MB
Lecture 6 - Journal Notes
12.45 MB
Lecture 7
272.51 MB
Lecture 7 - Journal Notes
9.67 MB
Lecture 8 (Quiz - 1)
310.91 MB
Lecture 9 (Quiz)
248.86 MB
Book Question Solving
17 Parts
Lecture - 01
262.82 MB
Lecture - 02
121.23 MB
Lecture - 03
389.18 MB
Lecture - 04
202.06 MB
Lecture - 05
187.5 MB
Lecture - 06
188.36 MB
Lecture - 07
214.32 MB
Lecture - 08
206.54 MB
Lecture - 09
188.47 MB
Lecture - 10
219.1 MB
Lecture - 11
203.1 MB
Lecture - 12
139.78 MB
Lecture - 13
214.01 MB
Lecture - 14
185.01 MB
Lecture - 15
51.62 MB
Lecture - 16
74.35 MB
Lecture - 17
74.35 MB
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