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Cost of Capital: What it is and How to Use it


Total Credits: 2 including 1 Accounting - Technical, 1 Auditing- Technical

Average Rating:
   55
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Faculty:
Don Minges, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Every business needs capital, and capital has a cost. Providers of debt and equity demand a return and the combination is the cost of capital for the business. This session discusses how to calculate the cost of capital, how to use it to make superior business decisions every day and some common ways organizations misuse this number.

Who should understand your organization’s cost of capital? Even if you are not yet the CFO, you need to thoroughly understand the cost of capital and its use. The cost of capital allows managers to, “Get the biggest bang for the buck.” If you want to enhance your corporate finance skills, this session is for you.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Understand the calculation and use of the weighted average cost of capital

Major Subjects
  • Find your organization’s cost of debt
  • Calculate the cost of equity
  • Understanding your Weighted
  • Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Interpret your cost of capital
  • Properly use the cost of capital to make decisions
  • Avoid common cost of capital mistakes

Course Materials

Faculty

Don Minges, MBA's Profile

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Don Minges, MBA, is a fractional CFO who works in diverse industries at various development stages.  His expertise is in profitability enhancement, strategic planning, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, consulting, turnarounds, economic forecasting, cost accounting and financial analysis.  Don has experience raising equity for several growing firms and has invested equity capital into promising businesses.  He has served on the Board of Directors for many firms.  He graduated with highest honors from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke.


Dates

Thu, Mar 28, 2024 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Tue, Apr 09, 2024 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Mon, Apr 29, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Thu, May 02, 2024 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, May 14, 2024 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Sat, May 25, 2024 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Thu, Jun 06, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Sat, Jun 08, 2024 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Tue, Jun 18, 2024 - 06:00pm to 08:00pm EDT
Fri, Jun 28, 2024 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Thu, Jul 11, 2024 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Mon, Jul 22, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Wed, Aug 07, 2024 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Thu, Sep 05, 2024 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Sat, Sep 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Wed, Oct 09, 2024 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Fri, Oct 18, 2024 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Mon, Nov 04, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EST
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Fri, Dec 06, 2024 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EST
Wed, Dec 11, 2024 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Fri, Dec 20, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EST
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EST

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Some financial management experience is helpful
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, business owners, Board members, corporate financial managers, and professionals who advise them
Original Recording Date 04/05/2022
Yellow Book No
Course Developer The Knowledge Institute
Date Added to Catalog 11/25/2021

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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Total Reviews: 55

Comments

Christian L - Winchester, Virginia

"I learned a lot from this webinar. Very interesting."

Angela C

"Great information and real life examples!"

Stephen C

"Thank you!"

Mukaila A

"All good."

Jeffrey B - Louisville, Kentucky

"One of the best courses I have taken! "