Based on the best-selling book, Corporate Finance for Dummies, by Michael Taillard. Master the essentials of corporate finance with this accessible, real-world focused course. You’ll explore core concepts like financial statements, cash flow analysis, and valuation of stocks and bonds—all explained through clear, practical examples. Learn how to assess financial risk, understand portfolio theory, and navigate key processes like mergers and acquisitions. Designed for online learners, the content breaks down complex topics into digestible, actionable insights, making finance approachable for all levels.

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Ideal for beginners with no prior finance experience, this course is designed for anyone curious about corporate finance. No advanced math required.
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初级
Ideal for beginners with no prior finance experience, this course is designed for anyone curious about corporate finance. No advanced math required.
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Simplified explanations of complex financial concepts using real-world examples
Comprehensive coverage of financial statements, valuation, risk management, and M&A
Designed for self-paced online learning with intuitive, step-by-step guidance
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March 2026
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In this section, we explore corporate finance as the quantification of intangible value by framing money as debt. This perspective enables measurable decision-making in resource allocation, investment, and real-world financial planning.
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2个视频3篇阅读材料1个作业
2个视频• 总计2分钟
- Course Overview• 1分钟
- The Tale of Corporate Finance: Telling a Story with Numbers - Overview Video• 1分钟
3篇阅读材料• 总计20分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Characterizing Motivations• 5分钟
- Setting the Stage• 5分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- The Value-Driven Framework of Corporate Finance• 10分钟
In this section, we explore key organizations in corporate finance, analyze the roles of financial institutions and regulators, and map practical career paths using real-world examples to build a clear understanding of the financial ecosystem.
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1个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Introducing Finance Land - Overview Video• 1分钟
5篇阅读材料• 总计50分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Credit Unions• 10分钟
- Securities Firms• 10分钟
- Business Credit Institutions• 10分钟
- Getting a Job in Finance Land• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Core Concepts in Finance Land• 10分钟
In this section, we explore corporate capital sources, compare debt and equity financing, and analyze loan terms using financial metrics to make informed funding decisions for sustainable business growth.
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1个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Raising Capital for Your Business - Overview Video• 1分钟
1篇阅读材料• 总计20分钟
- Raising Capital for Your Business - The Reading• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Corporate Finance and Equity Pitching Fundamentals• 10分钟
In this section, we explore the balance sheet's structure, analyzing assets, liabilities, and owners' equity using the equation Assets = Liabilities + Owners' Equity. We classify items by liquidity and term, enabling accurate assessment of financial position and informed decision-making.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Staying Balanced - Overview Video• 1分钟
2篇阅读材料• 总计40分钟
- Introduction• 20分钟
- Straight-Line and Unit-of-Production Depreciation• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Staying Balanced: Core Concepts of Financial Statement Accuracy• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze the income statement to assess financial health by evaluating key metrics such as EBIT, net income, gross margin, and operating income. Learners gain practical skills to interpret financial data and assess earnings quality and sustainability.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Incoming Income - Overview Video• 1分钟
2篇阅读材料• 总计20分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Operating Income• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Analyzing Company Income and Profitability• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze the statement of cash flows (SCF) by identifying operating, investing, and financing cash flows, assessing trends in operating cash flow, and calculating net cash change to evaluate a company's financial health and sustainability.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Going with the (Cash) Flow - Overview Video• 1分钟
2篇阅读材料• 总计20分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Investing Cash Flows• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Cash Flow Analysis and Business Financial Health• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze a company's financial health using liquidity ratios like the current ratio, profitability metrics such as net profit margin and ROA, and debt efficiency measures including long-term debt to operating property, enabling data-driven decision-making.
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1个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Mastering Metrics - Overview Video• 1分钟
5篇阅读材料• 总计60分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Days Sales in Inventory• 10分钟
- Working Capital• 10分钟
- Operating Cash Flows to Current Maturities• 10分钟
- Return on Operating Assets• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Mastering Key Business Metrics• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze capital efficiency, debt health, and investor returns using key metrics like EPS, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Operating Cash Flows to Total Debt, enabling informed corporate finance and investment decisions.
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1个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Calculating Capital - Overview Video• 1分钟
5篇阅读材料• 总计50分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Price to Earnings Ratio• 10分钟
- Book Value per Share• 10分钟
- Net Interest Margin• 10分钟
- Loans to Deposits Ratio• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Evaluating Financial Health Through Key Ratios• 10分钟
In this section, we explore the time value of money, calculating present value (PV) and future value (FV) using simple and compound interest, while analyzing how inflation and interest rates impact financial decisions and investment evaluations.
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1个视频3篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Determining Present and Future Values: Time Is Money - Overview Video• 1分钟
3篇阅读材料• 总计25分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Predicting Future Value• 5分钟
- A Closer Look at Earnings• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Mastering Present and Future Value Principles• 10分钟
In this section, we explore capital budgeting using NPV, IRR, and payback period to evaluate investment viability, determine recovery time, and optimize financial resource allocation for improved project management outcomes.
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1个视频6篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Calling in the Cavalry - Overview Video• 1分钟
6篇阅读材料• 总计55分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Calculating Revenue• 10分钟
- Limitations of IRR• 10分钟
- Managing the Project's Value• 5分钟
- Calculating the Equivalent Annual Cost• 10分钟
- Value Schedule Metrics• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Evaluating Project Profitability and Performance• 10分钟
In this section, we explore bond types, issuers, and valuation using present value (PV) formulas. We analyze fixed- and floating-rate bond risks to support informed debt financing and investment decisions.
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1个视频4篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Bonding Over Business - Overview Video• 1分钟
4篇阅读材料• 总计35分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Backing Up with Assets• 5分钟
- Calling It In with Callable Bonds• 10分钟
- Reading Bond Information• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Bond Fundamentals and Investment Decision-Making• 10分钟
In this section, we learn about stock orders, long and short positions, and valuation models to make informed investment decisions.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Savvy Stock Sales - Overview Video• 1分钟
2篇阅读材料• 总计30分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Pegged Order• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Mastering Stock Trading Mechanics and Market Behavior• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze option pricing using derived value models, valuate forwards and futures with standard formulas, and apply swap agreements to manage financial risk exposure in corporate environments.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Pricing Probability from Derived Value - Overview Video• 1分钟
2篇阅读材料• 总计30分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Paying It Forward• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Pricing Probability and Derived Value in Financial Derivatives• 10分钟
In this section, we explore core financial risks in corporate finance, including interest-rate, inflation, credit, and foreign exchange risk. Learners gain practical skills to assess and manage these risks for improved financial stability and decision-making.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Managing Uncertainty - Overview Video• 1分钟
2篇阅读材料• 总计30分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Getting Shady with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Managing Uncertainty in Global Business• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze risk-return trade-offs, implement diversification to optimize efficiency, and measure risk using CAPM and BETA, providing practical tools for informed investment decision-making in uncertain markets.
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1个视频7篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Through the Looking Glass of Modern Portfolio Theory - Overview Video• 1分钟
7篇阅读材料• 总计70分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Understanding Passive versus Active Management• 10分钟
- Risking Returns• 10分钟
- Considering Risk Aversion• 10分钟
- Measuring Risk• 10分钟
- Assumptions of Perfection• 10分钟
- Reaching the Efficient Frontier• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Efficient Portfolio Construction and Risk-Return Trade-offs• 10分钟
In this section, we explore financial engineering through asset bundling, slicing, and modeling for smarter risk and strategic decision-making.
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1个视频6篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Financially Engineering Yourself Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole - Overview Video• 1分钟
6篇阅读材料• 总计50分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Slicing Securities into Tranches• 10分钟
- Bundling Assets• 10分钟
- Options• 5分钟
- Financial Engineering• 5分钟
- Changing the Face of Trading• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Financial Engineering in Modern Investment Strategies• 10分钟
In this section, we calculate WACC using market values, assess the tax-adjusted cost of debt, and evaluate the cost of equity via CAPM to determine optimal capital structure and minimize financing costs in practical corporate applications.
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1个视频4篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Weighing Capital - Overview Video• 1分钟
4篇阅读材料• 总计35分钟
- Introduction• 5分钟
- Measuring Cost of Capital, the WACC Way• 10分钟
- Dividend Policy• 10分钟
- Getting Warren Buffett's Take• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Weighing Capital: Strategic Financing and Value Creation• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze financial performance using vertical and horizontal common-size comparisons, rate-of-change cross comparisons over time, and risk-adjusted return on capital to assess earnings quality and investment effectiveness.
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1个视频6篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Assessing Financial Performance - Overview Video• 1分钟
6篇阅读材料• 总计60分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Horizontal Common-Size Comparisons• 20分钟
- Comparison Against the Industry• 5分钟
- Determining the Quality of Earnings• 10分钟
- Sources of Cash Flows• 5分钟
- Assessing Investment Performance• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Evaluating Financial Health and Accounting Practices• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze historical financial data using regression and probability distributions to forecast future outcomes. Learners apply statistical methods and reference class evaluation to improve planning accuracy and assess forecast uncertainty.
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1个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Forecasting Finances - Overview Video• 1分钟
5篇阅读材料• 总计50分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Finding an Average• 10分钟
- Calculating Probability• 10分钟
- Finding Trends and Patterns• 10分钟
- Doing a Regression Analysis• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Financial Forecasting: Analytical Concepts and Applications• 10分钟
In this section, we analyze M&A motives using strategic frameworks, evaluate business value through cash-flow projections, and apply financing methods to real-world transactions, enhancing decision-making in corporate finance.
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1个视频4篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Getting the Deets on M&A - Overview Video• 1分钟
4篇阅读材料• 总计55分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Geographic Expansion• 20分钟
- The AMD Acquisition of Xilinx• 5分钟
- Factoring• 20分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic and Financial Foundations• 10分钟
In this section, we explore exchange rate impacts on international cash flows, implement forward contracts for hedging, and evaluate cross-listing to access global capital, enhancing strategic decision-making in a globalized economy.
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1个视频3篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Ten Things You Need to Know about International Finance - Overview Video• 1分钟
3篇阅读材料• 总计40分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Purchasing Power and Exchange Rates Are Different Things• 20分钟
- Politics Complicate Your Life• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- International Finance: Theory, Risk, and Global Practices• 10分钟
In this section, we explore how cognitive biases and emotions influence corporate financial decisions. You'll learn to identify irrational behaviors, apply prospect theory, and improve judgment through awareness of psychological influences on risk and choice.
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1个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业
1个视频• 总计1分钟
- Ten Things You Need to Understand about Behavioral Finance - Overview Video• 1分钟
5篇阅读材料• 总计35分钟
- Introduction• 10分钟
- Framing Affects Your Decision-Making Prowess• 5分钟
- Making Sound Financial Decisions Involves Identifying Logical Fallacies• 5分钟
- Financial Stampeding Can Get You Trampled• 5分钟
- Satisficing Is Good Enough• 10分钟
1个作业• 总计10分钟
- Behavioral Finance: Irrational Choices and Mental Shortcuts• 10分钟
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