The Diploma level (also known as the Intermediate Stage in some countries) delivers technical skills, knowledge and best practice techniques required by today's high performing corporate finance professionals.
Suited to: Manager level or manager potential
What you will learn
The Diploma/Intermediate Stage provides transactions-based knowledge (ie, how to carry out transactions whether it’s buying/selling shares or companies) to enhance and develop your key analytical skills.
On completion, you will be able to understand a broad range of client and organisational needs, both nationally and internationally, to assist in the practical completion of corporate finance deals.
You will cover a variety of topics which form an integral part of the day-to-day work of a corporate financier, using in-depth case study analysis to give the learning a real-world focus.
Topics covered in the Diploma/Intermediate Stage
Interpretation of Financial Statements
- Financial statement analysis
- Financial modelling
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Performance forecasting
Valuation
- Identification of value drivers
- Application of valuation methodologies
- Strategy for improving value
Debt and Equity
- Debt, equity and derivative valuation
- Capital structure context
- Financing options
Changes in Control
- Buyouts, takeovers and restructurings
- Impact of ownership change
- Value creation via change in control
Corporate Governance, Strategy and Ethics
- Ethics
- Corporate governance
- Corporate responsibility
