Corporate Finance and Reporting

The Diploma in Corporate Finance and Reporting is the ideal short course for professionals looking to enhance their existing skills.

Start Dates

1st and 15th of every month

Duration

3 to 9 months

Fees

£1,500

Award

London School of Business & Finance

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Review the main financial tools in organisational decision making, and learn how to analyse the decisions that underpin corporate finance and reporting.

This online diploma course equips business professionals with undergraduate-level skills and knowledge in the strategic management of global corporate finance. You will examine the impact of globalisation on international business operations, learn how to critically analyse consolidated financial statements to ensure the fiscal health of organisations, and gain an understanding of financial tools such as discounting, compounding, annuities, and perpetuities.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this diploma programme will possess career-ready skills in:

  • Constructing and analysing consolidated financial statements
  • The primary theoretical and conceptual frameworks of finance
  • Implementing business combination frameworks and publishing accounts
  • Analysing corporate finance decisions, the use of cash management models and calculating the cost of capital

Online Delivery

Your programme modules and learning content are delivered via the Canvas study platform, and feature the following resources:

  • Professionally produced video lectures created by leading business practitioners
  • A designated tutor who will provide support and feedback throughout your programme
  • Case studies and discussion questions to enhance your understanding of theory in context
  • Downloadable e-books and free library resources to aid your assignment writing and research
  • Access to online forums where you can share and discuss new concepts with fellow students and professionals from around the world

Entry Requirements

  • A good level of English language ability is recommended
  • Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required

Syllabus

Throughout this Diploma programme, your learning will focus on the following areas:

  • Introduction to Finance- providing with the primary theoretical and conceptual frameworks of finance, use and discuss the major financial models and how to use a wide variety of databases and financial web-sites
  • Corporate Finance - analysing corporate finance decisions, the use of cash management models, application of discounted cash flow methods, the concepts of risk and return, and calculating the cost of capital
  • Corporate Reporting - implementing business combination frameworks, publishing accounts, constructing and analysing consolidated financial statements

You will be formally assessed which will consist of a multiple choice quiz. Completing this assignment to a satisfactory standard is a mandatory requirement.

Class Profile

Based on all online student classes of 2016

 

Testimonials

I loved the international aspect of studying online. It’s a very rewarding learning environment. I am absolutely happy with my choice, I’d do it again.

— Daniela Rochow, Germany