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Financial Markets, Interest Rates, and Financial Statements

Financial Markets, Interest Rates, and Financial Statements

This course is part of Principles of Finance Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain how financial institutions and markets function, including market types, trading venues, and yield curves.
Interpret core financing and accounting concepts, including equity vs. debt, stock issuance, financial statements, and cash flow vs. profit.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn how companies raise capital and assess their financial health by interpreting key financial documents. This course delves into the movement of funds through the economy and the core principles of interest rate determination, providing a framework crucial for aspiring executives in finance, marketing, or strategy. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze how funds flow through financial markets and use financial statements to make informed management and investment decisions.

In this course, you will explore how funds are raised in financial markets, a key aspect for aspiring business executives in accounting, finance, marketing, or strategy. We'll delve into the movement of funds through the economy, the fundamentals of interest rate determination, and popular theories of the term structure of interest rates. Additionally, we'll cover how to interpret key financial documents to assess a company's financial health, a knowledge that is crucial for both managing a business and making informed investment decisions.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Financial Processes in Organizations3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Practice Quiz60 minutes
Graded Quiz60 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 110 minutes

Reading: Movement of Funds Through the Economy and Selling Securities pp. 22-3325 minutes
Reading: Rates of Return in the Financial Markets pp. 34-5030 minutes
Reading: The Income Statement pp. 54-6015 minutes
Reading: The Balance Sheet and Measuring Cash Flows pp. 61-8340 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Financial Markets5 minutes
Interactive: Organized Exchange vs. Over The Counter Markets5 minutes
Interactive: Book and Market Value5 minutes
Interactive: Business Financial Statements5 minutes

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Pearson

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.