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The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

  • up to 1 hour
  • Intermediate

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and its calculation pre-and post-acquisition. Enhance your financial analysis skills and learn to apply WACC in real-world scenarios.

  • WACC
  • Cost of debt
  • CAPM
  • Cost of equity
  • Leverage

Overview

In this course, you will delve into the intricacies of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), learning how to calculate it both pre-and post-acquisition. The course covers essential topics such as the weighted average cost equation, after-tax expected cost of debt, and the use of CAPM for expected cost of equity. Through practical case studies, you will understand the effect of leverage on WACC and gain the skills necessary to apply these concepts in professional settings.

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    course location
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    English
    course language
  • Professional Certification
    upon course completion
  • Self-paced
    course format
  • Live classes
    delivered online

Who is this course for?

Credit Professionals

Individuals working in credit who want to understand the impact of WACC on financial decisions.

Investment Bankers

Professionals in investment banking seeking to enhance their knowledge of capital cost calculations.

Corporate Finance Specialists

Experts in corporate finance aiming to deepen their understanding of WACC in business valuation.

Why should you take this course?

Finance

Gain a solid understanding of WACC, a crucial concept in finance, to enhance your analytical skills and career prospects. This course is ideal for finance professionals looking to deepen their expertise in capital cost calculations.

Pre-Requisites

1 / 3

  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • Corporate Finance

  • Equivalent level of knowledge

What will you learn?

The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Introducing the weighted average cost equation, calculating the after-tax expected cost of debt, using CAPM to calculate the expected cost of equity, and understanding the effect of leverage on weighted average cost.

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$119