This course is part of the Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Specialization

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Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups SpecializationYonsei University

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Discounted cash flow method means that we can find firm value by discounting future cash flows of a firm. That is, firm value is present value of cash flows a firm generates in the future. In order to understand the meaning of present value, we are going to discuss time value of money, first. That is, the value of $100 today is different from the value of $100 a year later. Then, what should be the present value of $100 that you are going to receive in 1 year? How about the value of $100 dollars that you are going to receive every year for next 10 years? How about forever? After taking this course, you are going to be able to find the present value of these types of cash flows in the future. Unlike most of finance courses, in this course, you are going to learn how to use excel to find present value of future cash flows. In addition to the present value, you are also going to learn how to find future value given investment; interest rate given investment and future cash flows, payments given interest rates, number of periods to wait given investment and interest rate, and so on. After learning the concept and how to find the time value of money, you are going to apply this to real world examples and company valuation. After taking this course, you will be ready to make an estimate of firm value by discounting its cash flows in the future.

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Discounted Cash Flow
Enterprise Value
Bond Valuation
Present Value

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Hyun Han Shin

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Yonsei University

Yonsei University was established in 1885 and is the oldest private university in Korea.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Time Value of Money (1)

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 31 min), 10 readings, 4 quizzes

6 videos

Welcome Video1m

1.1 Future Value9m

1.2 Present Value6m

1.3 Present Value of Multiple Cash Flows5m

1.4 NPV of Multiple Cash Flows4m

1.5 Present Value of Annuity3m

10 readings

Instructions for beta test10m

Link to Course Evaluation Form10m

1.1 Slide10m

Excel Template10m

1.2 Slide10m

Quarterly Compounding10m

Continuous Compounding10m

1.3 Slide10m

1.4 Slide10m

1.5 Slide10m

4 practice exercises

Practice Question 1-14m

Practice Question 1-24m

Practice Question 1-32m

Week 114m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Time Value of Money (2)

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 20 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Approach (1)

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 26 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Approach (2)

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 15 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM VALUATION FOR STARTUPS USING DISCOUNTED CASH FLOWS APPROACH

by LLSep 19, 2020

Exercises are good, but there are ambiguities in the questions such as the unit. Recommended in general

by CSJun 12, 2019

Very useful, easy to follow, easy to understand, practical examples, perfect course for a beginners in valuation analysis

by MMNov 2, 2020

DCF in Week 4 is not described well which lead problem in understanding which caused a problem for Minicase Quiz completion

by MBDec 27, 2017

Some questions in the quiz might be expressed in a more clear way. But overall interesting and helpful to refresh some university studies!

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About the Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Specialization

The Startup Valuation and Financial Analysis Specialization teaches two of the most often used methods to find the value of a startup. You’ll learn how to find the value of founder’s ownership before and after additional funding, how to read financial statements and make pro-forma statements, and how to determine the financial health and status of a startup and estimate future earnings and value. You’ll then use various investment criteria, such as Net Present Value (NPV) and Individual Rate of Return (IRR), to make a decision about whether and where to invest your money.

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