You will gain a firm understanding of corporate finance, including accounting principles and financial analysis, how value is created by global markets, the choices firms face when making financial decisions and defining attitudes towards risk. The Specialization concludes with a Capstone project that allows you to apply the skills you've learned throughout the courses.

Essentials of Corporate Finance Specialization

Essentials of Corporate Finance Specialization
Essentials of Corporate Finance.
Learn the foundations of accounting, financial analysis and the measurement of value creation.


Instructors: Sean Pinder
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- Accounting
- Balance Sheet
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Strategy
- Derivatives
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Management
- Financial Market
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Financial Systems
- Income Statement
- Investment Management
- Investments
- Market Liquidity
- Portfolio Risk
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You will gain a firm understanding of corporate finance, including accounting principles and financial analysis, how value is created by global markets, the choices firms face when making financial decisions and defining attitudes towards risk. The Specialization concludes with a Capstone project that allows you to apply the skills you've learned throughout the courses.

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