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Advanced Capital Budgeting Techniques

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Expanding the Toolkit - Description: Deep dive into advanced capital budgeting techniques beyond the basics (NPV, IRR, Payback). Explore Real Options Valuation (ROV) and its application in investment decisions, specifically considering managerial flexibility (timing, abandonment, expansion). Understand how to incorporate uncertainty and risk through sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and Monte Carlo simulation. Discuss and practice the use of decision trees for complex investment problems. Review and apply advanced techniques for dealing with inflation and currency risk. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Read "Real Options and Investment Valuation" by Tom Copeland, Tim Koller, and Jack Murrin. - Review academic papers on Monte Carlo simulation and its application in finance (e.g., from the Journal of Finance or Review of Financial Studies). - Solve complex case studies involving ROV and decision trees (e.g., from the CFA curriculum or specialized finance case study providers). - Practice building and interpreting Monte Carlo simulations using software like @RISK or Crystal Ball within a spreadsheet environment. - Expected Outcomes: A solid understanding of advanced capital budgeting tools, proficiency in applying Real Options Valuation, and the ability to incorporate risk and uncertainty into investment decision-making processes.

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Optimizing the Cost of Capital and WACC Refinement

  • Description: Examine the intricacies of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and its accurate computation. Focus on the nuances of debt and equity costs, including methodologies for estimating the cost of equity (CAPM, dividend discount model, earnings yield method). Explore different methods for measuring the cost of debt (yield to maturity, effective interest rates). Discuss the impact of capital structure choices on the WACC, including leverage and the trade-off theory. Analyze the impact of taxes and how they affect the WACC. Address and mitigate common errors in WACC calculation. Consider the practical application of WACC across different industries and company profiles. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Study Chapters related to Cost of Capital from a Corporate Finance textbook (e.g., "Corporate Finance" by Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan). - Analyze financial statements from diverse companies (including those with significant debt) to calculate and compare their WACC. - Work through practice problems and case studies specifically focusing on WACC calculation. - Research and understand the practical implications of different capital structures across industries. - Expected Outcomes: A refined understanding of WACC, the ability to calculate it accurately for different company situations, and the skill to critically assess its components and limitations.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Project Evaluation under Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis

  • Description: Focus on comprehensive techniques to incorporate uncertainty into project evaluations. Go beyond simple sensitivity analysis to explore scenario planning and stress testing. Explore techniques like break-even analysis and their significance in the overall capital budgeting process. Understand how to integrate simulations for project appraisals. Deep dive into the uses and applications of Monte Carlo simulation. Analyze how these tools can influence investment decisions and provide insights into risk mitigation strategies. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Review the sections on sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and Monte Carlo simulation in your preferred corporate finance textbook. - Analyze real-world case studies illustrating the application of different uncertainty analysis techniques. - Utilize simulation software (e.g., @RISK, Crystal Ball) to model cash flows and evaluate investment projects. - Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to understand the impact of various assumptions on project profitability. - Expected Outcomes: A strong understanding of various techniques for incorporating uncertainty into capital budgeting. Mastery of scenario planning and Monte Carlo simulation and their applications in project appraisal. The ability to make informed decisions by evaluating and interpreting the results of different risk analysis tools.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Capital Budgeting Synergy

  • Description: Explore the synergy between capital budgeting and M&A activities. Understand how capital budgeting principles are used to value and assess acquisition targets. Discuss the impact of mergers and acquisitions on a firm's capital structure and WACC. Evaluate post-acquisition integration strategies and their impact on expected cash flows. Explore valuation techniques used in M&A (e.g., discounted cash flow, relative valuation, precedent transactions) and their relationship to capital budgeting. Discuss the role of capital budgeting in determining post-merger synergies. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Read relevant sections on M&A from corporate finance textbooks or specialized M&A books. - Analyze recent M&A transactions, including the valuation methods used and the synergies achieved. - Complete case studies related to M&A valuation and capital budgeting analysis. - Learn how to analyze financial statements to determine the attractiveness of a potential acquisition. - Expected Outcomes: A comprehensive understanding of how capital budgeting principles are applied in M&A, the ability to value acquisition targets, and knowledge of post-merger integration strategies.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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International Capital Budgeting

  • Description: Delve into the complexities of international capital budgeting. Address the challenges of evaluating projects in different countries, including currency risk, political risk, and country risk. Learn how to calculate the cost of capital in a global environment. Explore techniques for managing currency risk (hedging, forward contracts) and assessing political risk. Apply capital budgeting techniques to international projects, considering all relevant risks and factors. Discuss transfer pricing and its impact on international investment decisions. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Review sections in corporate finance textbooks covering international capital budgeting. - Analyze case studies involving international investment decisions, considering currency risk and political risk. - Research and compare different approaches to managing currency risk (e.g., hedging strategies). - Investigate country risk assessments and their influence on project valuation. - Expected Outcomes: A strong understanding of the unique challenges of international capital budgeting, and the tools to navigate them successfully, including currency risk management and global financing considerations.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Portfolio Management, Real Estate, and Capital Allocation Decisions

  • Description: Explore the connection of Capital Budgeting and Portfolio theory in a broader context. Examine how capital allocation decisions contribute to optimal portfolio construction. Understand the use of capital budgeting in real estate investment decision. Learn about the use of different metrics like NOI, Cap Rates, and others to evaluate such projects. Dive into the Capital Rationing concept and practice the selection of projects under constraints. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Study and review portfolio theory principles, specifically the relationship with capital budgeting decision. - Analyze real estate investment cases to determine the proper use of capital budgeting techniques. - Perform exercises related to capital rationing decision-making. - Expected Outcomes: Ability to link capital budgeting to portfolio construction. Understand the specific of real estate capital budgeting. Master the techniques used in capital allocation decisions under constraints.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Capital Budgeting

  • Description: Examine the ethical considerations and the role of corporate governance in capital budgeting. Discuss the potential for conflicts of interest and how they may influence investment decisions. Analyze how corporate governance structures can mitigate these conflicts. Explore the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on investment decisions and the integration of ESG criteria into capital budgeting processes. Study ethical dilemmas in relation to specific case studies. Consider the long-term implications of investment choices on a company's stakeholders and society. - Specific Resources or Activities: - Read articles and case studies about ethics in finance and corporate governance. - Review ethical codes of conduct and their practical application in the corporate world. - Conduct research on ESG investing and its growing impact on capital allocation decisions. - Participate in discussions on ethical dilemmas related to investment choices. - Expected Outcomes: A thorough understanding of ethical considerations and the role of corporate governance in capital budgeting, with an ability to analyze the impact of ESG factors and promote responsible investment practices.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises

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