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This course begins with a look at the connection between the cost of capital to the firm and risk versus expected returns to investors for the different types of corporate securities.

We’ll look at the trade-offs issuers are considering when assessing the relative cost of different types of capital versus risk to the firm when trying to optimize capital structure. We’ll also learn how to calculate the after-tax cost of debt capital from straight debt and convertible debt, securities based on current borrowing rates as well as calculate the cost of equity capital using both a dividend discount approach and the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).

This course also looks at the potential issues regarding the cost of equity capital as computed via CAPM as it relates to values used for equity betas, market risk premium and choice of risk-free rate and explain the connection between common stock betas and company leverage, adjust beta for different degrees of leverage in capital structures and describe potential applications of adjusted betas.

We’ll learn how to calculate weighted-average cost of capital (WACC) and discuss the potential impact on WACC due to changes in capital structure, dividend policy or investment policy.

We’ll wrap up the course with a look at the rationale for use of WACC or the cost of equity capital in a discounted cash flow valuation, including what cash flow measure either would be appropriate for valuing.

This course is part 2 of the New York Institute of Finance’s Corporate Finance & Valuation Methods Professional Certificate.

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Factors influencing the cost of capital
Cost of debt capital
Cost of convertible debt

Cost of equity
Implications of cost of capital for corporate & funding decisions

Factors influencing the cost of capital
Cost of debt capital
Cost of convertible debt
Cost of equity
Implications of cost of capital for corporate & funding decisions

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, what to watch for

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Explores factors that determine the cost of capital for a firm, including sources of financing

Examines different approaches to calculating the cost of debt and equity capital, including post-tax and adjustment for leverage

Provides insights into the weighted-average cost of capital (WACC) and its role in capital structure decisions

Highlights the importance of considering the cost of capital when making investment and funding decisions

Utilizes the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) to calculate the cost of equity

Taught by Douglas Carroll, an instructor with extensive experience in corporate finance

This course is part of the Corporate Finance & Valuation Methods Professional Certificate

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Review Probability and Statistics

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Refresher on probability and statistics to strengthen foundation for CAPM.

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Review concepts of probability and random variables
Practice solving probability and statistics problems

Review Brealey and Myers

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Review Brealey and Myers to ensure strong foundation in corporate finance.

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Read Chapters 1-3
Complete end of chapter questions
Identify key concepts and formulas

CAPM Tutorial

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Supplement understanding of CAPM through online tutorials.

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Review CAPM concepts and formulas
Apply CAPM to real-world investment scenarios

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Cost of Capital Calculations

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Reinforce understanding of cost of capital calculations through practice.

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Calculate cost of debt for various bond scenarios
Calculate cost of equity using dividend discount model and CAPM
Calculate WACC for different capital structures

Discussion Forum Participation

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Engage with peers to discuss course concepts and reinforce learning.

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Participate in weekly discussion forums
Contribute thoughtful questions and responses

Financial Modeling Project

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Apply cost of capital concepts in a practical financial modeling project.

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Develop financial projections for a company
Calculate cost of capital for different financing options
Evaluate capital budgeting projects using WACC
Present findings and recommendations

Cost of Capital Compilation

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Gather articles, videos, and online resources
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Stock Valuation Project

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Apply cost of capital concepts in a practical stock valuation project.

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Select a publicly traded company
Estimate the company's cost of capital
Value the company using discounted cash flow analysis
Compare valuation results with market price

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