This is an e-learning programme and also a module from the ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) Programme.
 
Upon successful registration and payment, you will be notified via email within 10-15 mins on your enrolment confirmation with user instructions to access this programme.
 
Please complete all topics and sub-topics within the E-Learning courseware.
(The programme and assessment is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase)


Programme Objective

Capital planning is an integral part of a business’s strategy planning process. Obtaining appropriate and timely financing through optimisation of debt and equity supports the company in the pursuit of objectives at each phase of its business life cycle. 

This course will explore the conceptual fundamentals and practical applications of capital planning involving capital structure, financing options and cost of capital. It also illustrates the capital planning process that may be applied in real life business situations.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, you should be able to understand:

• The capital planning process and different capital structures
• The various financing options and how obtaining timely and appropriate financing allows a business to thrive at each phase of its business life cycle
• Optimal capital structure is achieved by maximising an organisation’s market value while minimising the cost of capital 

Programme Outline

 

• Introduction to Capital Planning
• Capital Structure
  • What is Capital Structure?
  • Low leverage vs High leverage
  • Debt vs Equity
  • Cost of Capital
  • Overview of Capital Structure by Industry
• Financing Options
  • Traditional Financing
  •  Alternative Financing Options
    • Supply Chain Funding
    • Initial Public Offering
    • Peer-to-Peer Lending
    • Crowdfunding
    • Angel Investors and Venture Capital Funding
• Capital Planning and Business Life Cycle
  • Importance of Capital Planning in Business Life Cycle
  • Practical Applications
    • Introduction to the Phases of Business Cycle
    • Case studies
      • An Idea to a Start-up
      • Start-up to Scale-up
      • Surviving a Downturn
      • Going Public

Training Methodology

E-Learning (24/7) with video and MCQ Assessment

No cancellation or change in programme enrolment once the enrolment is successful.

Click here for ISCA E-Learning User Guide.

Intended For

Business Managers, Accountants and Finance Executives who are involved in supporting the management of the company’s strategic and capital planning activities. Other professionals who wish to acquire foundational concepts of capital planning will also benefit from the course.

Competency Mapping

Others = 1.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)