S&P Capital IQ | Education | Developing a Corporate Credit Rationale


	Developing a Corporate Credit Rationale Risk Driven Investment Analysis Education Course


COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course will help participants to be able to: Evaluate the various aspects of fundamental credit analysis for a corporate entity Explain the market view of credit risk Incorporate all of the above in developing a sound credit rationale

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course reviews the must-have skills to create and defend a corporate credit rationale, helping you better evaluate today’s risk challenges. One case study will be used throughout the course to highlight specific learning points. S&P Capital IQ’s products will be discussed when appropriate. This course does not teach Standard & Poor’s credit ratings criteria or methodologies.



COURSE INFORMATION
About: This course is designed for beginner- to intermediate-level financial professionals including, credit risk managers, counterparty risk analysts, fixed income IT, operations, portfolio management, compliance, and valuations professionals and seasoned financial professionals who have had limited exposure to traditional credit analysis and want to enhance their knowledge of credit risk analysis. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of financial and business analysis and accounting. Pre-Course Work: To get the maximum benefits from this custom learning program, you will be required to complete pre-course reading from our credit analysis professionals. Available Courses: Chicago, IL - September 18 - 20, 2013 Duration: 3 Days Price: $3,300 ($2,800 if you register through August 22, 2013) NASBA CPE Credits: 22.5 CFA CE Credits: 18.5


COURSE AGENDA OVERVIEW
Day 1 Session 1: Overview of Credit and Credit Analysis Session 2: Financial Statement Analysis Session 3: The Importance of Sustainable Cash Flow and Creative Accounting Practices Day 2 Session 4: Corporate Funding and Structuring Session 5: Primer on Valuations Session 6: The Importance and Limitations of Ratio Analysis Day 3 Session 7: The Market View of Credit Risk Session 8: Assessing Relative Value in Corporation Credit Session 9: Develop and Defend a Credit Rationale If you have any questions about the course, please send an e-mail or call us at 212-438-4336. Please Note: Course agenda is subject to change without notice. The course curriculum does not cover the ratings criteria, methodologies, or applications of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. *Early registration discount is available through August 22, 2013.

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