At some point in their lifecycle most, if not all, businesses require some type of financing. This course provides an in-depth review about the various forms of financing to fund capital projects or acquisitions and to restructure existing capital structures.

During this course, participants will gain a sense of financing processes, terms, and risks associated with multiple types of capital. The course will dive into the practical details of what capital providers are seeking, issues that can arise, and how companies should prepare themselves to execute a financing transaction. Through real-life examples, identifying common pitfalls, highlighting key elements and case studies, the course will put financial executives in a better position to seek financing and negotiate with capital providers.

Participants will also explore current and emerging issues in organizations that call for ethical leadership. The course emphasizes collaboration and interactivity, as participants will engage with their peers in a variety of activities, including polling questions, small-group discussions, and/or case studies.

Topics Include:

• Overview of financing strategy and capital markets.
• Current state of the capital markets, including benchmarks and rules of thumb regarding realistic financing parameters.
• Basic capital structure elements.
• Discussion of various forms of financing, including government financing, operating lines, term debt, mezzanine finance, subordinated debt, real estate financing, private equity, venture capital, public equity and convertible debentures.
• An understanding about cost of capital and related investment decisions.
• Financing processes and negotiating strategies.
• Compare key debt terms against a term sheet used for raising debt capital.
• Differentiate between asset-based lending and cash flow-based lending and the pros and cons of each.
• Utilize a leveraged buyout framework to infer a suitable return profile for mezzanine financiers and private equity investors involved in investment decision making.
• Compare and contrast the costs and benefits of different types of public capital with private capital for different stages in a company lifecycle.
• Improve their ability to seek financing and negotiate with capital providers and will understand the basic negotiating stances to consider when raising financing.

NOTE: No updates or changes were made to the 2024 version of this course. If you completed the course in 2022 or 2023, please be advised the 2024 course material has not changed. If you have any questions, please contact pdevents@cpaontario.ca.

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