Fundamentals of Credit Analysis
Completed by Patrick Crain
August 29, 2026
4 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain the concept of credit risk and how it affects pricing in bonds.
Discuss the four Cs (Capacity, Collateral, Covenants, and Character) of standard credit analysis.
Analyze statements, calculate ratios to gauge borrower risk and its impact on debt pricing.
Compare different types of bonds based on their credit ratings and explain the meaning behind those ratings.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Financial Analysis
- Category: Risk Management
- Category: Securities (Finance)
- Category: Financial Statement Analysis
- Category: Credit Risk
- Category: Balance Sheet
- Category: Corporate Finance
- Category: Business Metrics
- Category: Analysis
- Category: Financial Statements
- Category: Risk Analysis
- Category: Lending and Underwriting
