Intro to Corporate Finance; Valuation & Investment judgement

About this course

Introduction to Corporate Finance: Valuation and Investment Decision-Making ~Master the essentials of corporate finance in just 2.5 hours~*This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. The original Japanese version of this course has been selected for Udemy Business in Japan. This English edition features a complete translation of that high-quality content, with audio narrated by advanced AI. This is an introductory course designed to help you master the fundamentals of corporate finance, with a specific focus on business valuation and strategic investment decisions. We will carefully walk through essential concepts, such as:What "value" truly means in a finance contextFor whom that value is createdThe critical differences between accounting and financeThrough practical explanations, we will dive deep into the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method, the gold standard of valuation. You will learn how to project Free Cash Flows (FCF), understand the importance of the Time Value of Money, and determine the appropriate Discount Rate to calculate present value.Beyond just formulas, this course focuses on strategic decision-making. You will gain the tools to evaluate whether an investment is truly profitable using key financial metrics. Whether you are preparing for a role in M&A, aiming to improve your company’s corporate value, or simply looking to overcome past frustrations with complex finance textbooks, this course provides a clear and structured roadmap.By the end of this course, you will be able to independently measure the value of a company or business unit. Let’s master these high-level financial skills and take your market value as a professional to the next level!