Learners will analyze financial statements, evaluate risk and return trade-offs, apply investment appraisal techniques, and address ethical and governance considerations in managerial decision-making. By the end of the course, participants will be able to assess liquidity and profitability, value financial instruments, manage working capital effectively, make informed investment and pricing decisions, and apply professional ethical standards in complex business environments.
Applied Financial Decision Making and Ethics
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Analyze financial statements to assess liquidity, profitability, and risk.
Apply capital budgeting, CAPM, and CVP techniques to decision-making.
Evaluate ethical, governance, and fraud risks in managerial finance.
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February 2026
Assessments
39 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 10 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of financial statement analysis, focusing on liquidity, working capital, and operating efficiency to assess a firm’s short-term financial health.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
This module examines profitability, leverage, and market-based ratios to understand financial performance, risk exposure, and shareholder value creation.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module explores risk measurement, return analysis, and portfolio theory to support informed investment decision-making.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on advanced valuation techniques, derivatives, and cost of capital concepts to support strategic financing decisions.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module examines cash, receivables, inventory management, and short-term financing strategies to optimize liquidity and operational efficiency.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module covers managerial decision-making tools, pricing strategies, and risk management techniques for operational and strategic choices.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module addresses cost behavior, marginal analysis, and capital budgeting techniques for evaluating investment opportunities.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module introduces ethical principles, professional standards, and ethical decision-making responsibilities for management accountants.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module examines fraud risk management, governance mechanisms, and ethical reasoning frameworks within organizations.
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12 videos4 assignments
This module integrates legal regulations, social responsibility, and advanced ethical frameworks for professional and organizational accountability.
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
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