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Description
This course on Investment Appraisal using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) applications provides accountants with practical skills to evaluate investment projects using methods like Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). Participants will learn to calculate and interpret various yield metrics and understand the differences between money-weighted and time-weighted rates of return.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn:
- DCF Methods: Learn to calculate and apply NPV and IRR for investment decisions.
- Holding Period Return: Understand how to calculate and interpret the percentage change in value over a holding period.
- Yield Metrics: Evaluate performance using different yield calculations, including bank discount yield, effective annual yield, and money market yield.
- Money-Weighted vs. Time-Weighted Returns: Differentiate between these return calculations and their applications.
- Practical Examples: Work through real-world examples to solidify understanding of key concepts.
Who Will Benefit
This course caters to several professionals, including the following groups:
- Accountants and Financial Analysts: Professionals involved in investment analysis and project evaluation.
- Finance Managers: Those responsible for making strategic investment decisions.
- Investment Advisors: Individuals advising clients on investment opportunities.
- Business Consultants: Advisors providing insights on financial performance and project viability.
How to Access the Course
To access your course, visit the CPA Ontario Blackboard site and sign in using the same username and password used for the Registration Portal. You can also access your course through the Blackboard Learn app (iOS or Android).
Important: Course access begins on the date of purchase and remains available for the Access Time specified for the course under Dates and Location. Please review the access time before purchasing. Note that it may take up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear in Blackboard.
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Speaker(s)
Learnsignal are a fully online accountancy and finance training provider, partnering with institutes around the world to deliver expert CPD training and help accountants of all levels upskill and grow their careers. With headquarters in Dublin, and a wealth of heritage in the education and accountancy training industry, Learnsignal have quickly become one of the largest Online Training Providers in the world.