Overview
Corporate and Business Finance is an umbrella term for the economic financial activities used to drive share-holder value. This may include company and business financing types of investment decisions that a company might take. These decisions form the backbone of any successful business and is essential knowledge to anyone looking to start a business or grow one. Without a practical grounding in corporate and business finance, businesses struggle to truly breakthrough to the next level. This course strives to give a basic overview of corporate and business finance.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Corporate and Business 2 days course, you will be able to:
- Understand the major aspects of Corporate Finance and how it impacts the organization
- Apply sound financial decisions on projects and other investments
- Understand the current financial situation and position of your organization and the steps needed to take to maximize profits and minimize costs
- Understand Initial Coin Offerings and Crowdfunding Overview, Venture Capital Ecosystem and Fundraising, Corporate Investment/Trading into Bonds, Equity and Alternatives
Who Must Attend
Small and Medium Size Business Owners
Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Planners,
Managers without Financial Knowledge
Course Details
MODULE 1: Corporate Finance Introduction and Definition
The objective of an organization
What is corporate and business finance?
Our Financial Position now. Are we in the RED or BLACK?
MODULE 2: The Project Financing Decision
Should I finance my business or project with Equity or Debt?
The Optimum Capital Structure
The Weighted Cost of Capital (WACC)
The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Group Case Study – Making the Finance Decision
MODULE 3: The Project Investment Decision
Establishing a Cash Flow Forecast
Evaluating the Investment Decision
Payback Period (PP)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Establishing the Hurdle Rate and Analyzing the decision using Sensitivity Analysis
Exercise – Selecting the right investment
MODULE 4: Company Valuation for Acquisition or Sale
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
Peer Multiple Valuation
MODULE 5: Topics of Interest
Initial Coin Offerings and Crowdfunding Overview
Venture Capital Ecosystem and Fundraising
Corporate Investment/Trading into Bonds, Equity and Alternatives
MODULE 6: Blockchain Technologies and the Implications
Open Discussion on Blockchain Technologies and Other Coin Offerings
How to leverage on this technology for application
Understanding Bitcoin and its implications in today’s volatile markets
Methodology
Interactive Presentation & Input
Demonstration of Techniques to adopt and leverage by the Course Leader
Case Study Highlights and Discussion
Open Discussion Initiated by the Course Leader
Lecture with a Group Case Study and an Individual Exercise
Course Leader
SHANNON LIM
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance) with Honours, Singapore Management University/Singapore
Master of Applied Economics (National University of Singapore/Singapore)
Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)
Shannon is a financial corporate trainer and motivator. He speaks on Financial Technologies, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance with emphasis on
Shannon has substantial experience in the financial industry. He started off as an equity analyst in Fortis Private Bank, one of Belgium’s largest financial company, before it got acquired by BNP Paribas. He moved on to Credit Suisse in 2008 during the Financial Crisis in the Rates and FX control team where he saw the default of Lehman bonds and experienced the crisis first hand.
Shannon moved on to start his own technology company. He has since made the company profitable, exited a minority stake and returned investor dollars to his investors.
Shannon moved on to spend the next 7 years in the financial industry in large multi-billion-dollar institutional investors.
These were investment related roles for a family office and in an endowment fund where he focused on multiple assets such as public equity, private equity, commodities and fixed income, commonly investing close to $50m per deal.
He has trained hundreds of representatives from governmental ministry and large organizations that include:
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Fortis Private Bank
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH)
BNP Paribas
Credit Suisse Singapore
Among his participants, Shannon is known for his applicable and job-related content that is delivered in a vibrant pace. He is able to combine soft skills concepts with real life requirements for those on the job.
Shannon consults on business performance using Data Analytics, Financial Modelling and Corporate Finance for businesses including Business Trading in Financial Markets and Monitoring Financial Markets
Testimonies
“Breaking down data into bytes and making complex data so simple to understand, I learnt so much from the
Trainer.” Ellysha Yee, Public Relationship Officer, DBS Bank
“Shannon is an interactive trainer. Brought up many examples and explanations on how to analyze data and apply it at the workplace.” Tanya Foo, Data Analyst, Fortis Private Bank Singapore
“Good session and a clear understanding on what Data Analytics is all about. Thanks to Shannon.” Jeremy Chia, Senior Accounts Executive, Credit Suisse Singapore
Investment
| Normal Fee |
| Sign up 1 pax |
| Pay before course starts |
| MYR 2,890.00 |
| USD 850.00 |
| Early Bird |
| Sign up 1 pax |
| Pay 14 day(s) before course starts |
| MYR 2,290.00 |
| USD 670.00 |
| Group Fee |
| Sign up 3 pax or more |
| Pay 14 day(s) before course starts |
| MYR 2,190.00 |
| USD 640.00 |
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Payment mode:
1. ONLINE PAYMENT by Credit card: You can opt to register and pay online with our latest payment integration system through our website.
2. Telegraphic Transfer- You can also opt to use GIRO or telegraphic transfer of payment via international banks.
