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Equity Valuation

This course provides the fundamentals of Equity Valuation. Topics include common valuation methodologies, determining the performing the following calculations for equities: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and DCF valuation and Comparables Based Valuation Techniques (Comps). Exercises and stock reports will be used in this interactive full day course.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Define and describe mechanics of business valuation
  • Calculate the cost of debt and WACC
  • Enumerate and describe different ratios used in relative valuation
  • Define discounted cash flow and valuation
  • Describe shareholder value creation
  • Create a framework for choosing the appropriate valuation techniques
  • Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of different valuation techniques

Suggested Prerequisites:

  • Equity Markets or equivalent knowledge

Program Level:Intermediate

Advance Preparation: None

Computers and Financial Calculators: Computers

Recommended CPE Credits: 7