Valuation Essentials: The Discounted Cash Flow Method

Valuation, the DCF Method and Presenting Financial Data

What you'll learn

Grasp of the essentials of financial valuation

Understand of the Discounted Cash Flow method of financial modeling

Use a real-world business case to compute scenario based calucations

Build confidence in the fast-paced field of finance

Requirements

Working knowledge of Excel

Description

Curated by experts who hold MBAs from Harvard Business School and The Wharton School of Business and have experience with multibillion dollar M&A deals, this course covers: Introduction to Valuation Essentials, Overview of Financial Valuation, DCF Analysis Overview, DCF Case Study, Presenting Financial Data and more. Learners will gain knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace, including stronger grasp of the essentials of financial valuation, understanding of the Discounted Cash Flow method of financial modeling using a real-world business case, improved presentation skills and bolstered confidence in the field of finance. Approximate course time including viewable content and exercises is 3-5 hours; however, time to complete the course may vary by individual learner. This course is designed for professionals in traditional finance fields such as investment banking, private equity and corporate finance, and is also applicable to professionals in venture capital, equity research, wealth management, FP&A, FinTech, consulting and entrepreneurship. The course also serves as a valuable supplement to university undergraduate and MBA programs. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will a Certificate of Completion issued by the Investment Banking Institute.Designed by the Investment Banking Institute, our approach is uniquely innovative and effective. As the world and the industry continues to adapt to advances in technology and changes to the global economy, IBI helps finance professionals pivot, grow and achieve their goals.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Tips for Taking the Course

Lecture 2 Tips for Taking the Course

Section 3: Overview of Financial Valuation

Lecture 3 Overview of Financial Valuation

Section 4: DCF Analysis Overview

Lecture 4 DCF Analysis Overview

Section 5: DCF Case Study

Lecture 5 DCF Case Study

Section 6: DCF Review, Sensitivity and Analysis

Lecture 6 DCF Review, Sensitivity and Analysis

Section 7: Presenting Financial Data: Making Your Case

Lecture 7 Presenting Financial Data: Making Your Case

Section 8: Conclusion

Lecture 8 Conclusion

Financial professionals looking to enhance their workplace capabilities,Students looking to supplement University business and/or finance education,Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst, Investment Banking Associate, Investment Bank VP/SVP, Investment Strategist, Corporate Development Associate, Corporate Development Manager/Director/VP, Investor Relations Manager/Director, FP&A Manager/Director/VP, M&A Associate/VP, Finance Project Director, Equity Research Analyst and Credit Analyst,Professionals in traditional finance fields such as investment banking, private equity and corporate finance,Applicable to fields such as venture capital, equity research, wealth management, FP&A, FinTech, consulting and entrepreneurship