The Free Cash Flow Method for Firm Valuation (edX)

The Free Cash Flow Method for Firm Valuation (edX)
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Students must be familiar with basic concepts of Accounting; basic skills in Microsoft Excel (or equivalent); Students should have completed Introduction to Corporate Finance.
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The Free Cash Flow Method for Firm Valuation (edX)
Learn how to use the free cash flow method for firm valuation and how to compute and project free cash flows. In this course, learners will begin to apply the lessons and concepts from Introduction to Corporate Finance as they begin to discuss basics of firm valuation.


A newer version of this course is available here:
Free Cash Flow Analysis


Follow Professor Wolfenzon’s lead to learn how the free cash flow method is applied to value firms. You will also learn about valuation using multiples. Throughout the course, you will learn how to construct Excel models to value firms by completing hands on activities.




What you'll learn

- How to value a firm using the Enterprise Discounted Cash Flow Method

- Project a firm’s cash flows

- Calculate residual value

- How to value a firm using multiples


Syllabus


Week 1: Firm Valuation Framework

Week 2: Calculation of Free Cash Flows

Week 3: Financial Ratios and Projection of Free Cash Flows

Week 4: Residual Value and Valuation Using Multiples

Week 5: Putting it All Together: Valuation Case Study



Course Auditing
99.00 EUR
Students must be familiar with basic concepts of Accounting; basic skills in Microsoft Excel (or equivalent); Students should have completed Introduction to Corporate Finance.