Corporate Finance

1. Financial Planning
   1. Overview of Financial Planning
      1. Definition and Purpose
         1. Establishing financial goals
         2. Developing a strategy to achieve goals
         3. Importance of aligning financial resources with objectives
      2. Importance of Financial Planning
         1. Ensures proper allocation of resources
         2. Minimizes financial uncertainties
         3. Guides business and personal financial decisions
   2. Short-term Financial Planning
      1. Cash Flow Management
         1. Importance of cash flow forecasting
            1. Monitoring cash inflows and outflows
            2. Anticipating future cash needs
         2. Tools for cash flow management
            1. Cash flow statements
            2. Budgets and forecasts
      2. Working Capital Management
         1. Components of working capital
            1. Cash management
            2. Inventory management
            3. Accounts receivable
            4. Accounts payable
         2. Strategies for optimizing working capital
            1. Just-in-time inventory
            2. Credit policy management
            3. Discount terms to encourage prompt payments
   3. Long-term Financial Planning
      1. Capital Budgeting
         1. Definition and purpose
            1. Evaluating long-term investment opportunities
            2. Allocation of capital resources
         2. Techniques of capital budgeting
            1. Net Present Value (NPV) calculation
            2. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
            3. Payback period analysis
            4. Profitability index usage
      2. Strategic Financial Planning
         1. Integrating financial planning with corporate strategy
            1. Aligning long-term financial goals with business objectives
            2. Scenario planning and financial forecasting
         2. Role in business growth and sustainability
            1. Supporting expansion plans
            2. Financing mergers, acquisitions, and ventures
   4. Tools and Techniques in Financial Planning
      1. Financial Modeling
         1. Building comprehensive financial models
            1. Revenue forecasting
            2. Cost projection
         2. Scenario and sensitivity analysis
      2. Budgeting and Budgetary Controls
         1. Creating and monitoring budgets
            1. Fixed vs. flexible budgets
            2. Variance analysis
      3. Performance Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
         1. Tracking financial health through metrics
            1. Return on Investment (ROI)
            2. Economic Value Added (EVA)
   5. Challenges in Financial Planning
      1. Economic Uncertainty
         1. Impact of inflation and economic downturns
      2. Technological Changes
         1. Keeping up with financial technology advancements
      3. Regulatory Changes
         1. Adapting to new laws and regulations
   6. Personal vs. Business Financial Planning
      1. Personal Financial Planning
         1. Financial goal setting for individuals
         2. Retirement planning
         3. Investment strategies
      2. Business Financial Planning
         1. Planning for business growth
         2. Profit maximization strategies
         3. Managing operational expenses
   7. Technological Impact on Financial Planning
      1. Role of Financial Technology (FinTech)
         1. Automation tools and software for financial planning
         2. Data analytics for informed decision-making
      2. Digital Transformation in Financial Practices
         1. Cloud-based financial management systems
         2. Remote financial monitoring and reporting
   8. Importance of Review and Adjustment
      1. Periodic review of financial plans
         1. Adapting to changing financial environments
         2. Realigning strategies with updated market conditions
      2. Importance of flexibility and adjustment aids in planning longevity and success