Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

BE-111 Introduction to Financial Accounting, BE-209 Financial Accounting and Reporting, BE-210 Investment and Financing or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • Estimate the required rates of return used to calculate e.g., values of assets or overall company values.
  • Compute and analyze free cash flows.
  • Analyze and apply accounting information for valuation purposes.
  • Use various valuation models to calculate e.g., values of assets or overall company values.
  • Understand how accounting procedures can affect investment choices.
  • Demonstrate how valuation models can be applied to value venture capital and other private equity.
  • Explain how risk may influence the (un)certainty of the value estimates.
  • Explain the pay-off of financial options and use simple valuation models to value the options.
  • Explain sustainable stock picking strategies and understand how increased focus on ESG-issues may affect companies’ future cash flow and risk.

Contents

Valuation and accounting: Theory, models and practical applications.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures (and possibility for group work).Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory assignments. More information in Canvas by the start of the semester.

Examinations

4-hour written examination under supervision. Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

BE-111 Introduction to Financial Accounting, BE-209 Financial Accounting and Reporting, BE-210 Investment and Financing or equivalent in addition to Higher Education entrance qualifications.

Admission for external candidates

No
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