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ColumbiaX: Free Cash Flow Analysis

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Learn how to use the free cash flow method for firm valuation and how to compute and project free cash flows.

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Free Cash Flow Analysis

About this course

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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.

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.

At a glance

  • Institution: ColumbiaX
  • Subject: Business & Management
  • Level: Introductory
  • Prerequisites:

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

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
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  • Associated skills:Valuation Using Multiples, Corporate Finance, Cash Flow Analysis

What you'll learn

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  • 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

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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

This course is part of Corporate Finance Professional Certificate Program

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