FIN229 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance notes

6 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.

Unit 1

Introduction to Corporate Finance · note coming

Unit 2

Financial Statements & Analysis: Types, Formats & InterpretationUnit 2 of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance covers the three core financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement), their formats, linkages, and analysis techniques (ratios, trends, benchmarks), and how they reveal a company’s performance, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency. Includes real-wo16 min read

Unit 3

Time Value of Money: Concepts, Calculations & ApplicationsUnit 3 of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance explores the core principle that money available today is worth more than the same amount in the future, covering present value, future value, annuities, loan amortization, and real-world applications in Nepalese business contexts like loan repayments, investment decisions, a9 min read

Unit 4

Risk and Return: Measuring, Comparing, and Managing Trade-offsUnit 4 of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance explores how investors and firms balance risk and return, covering key concepts like risk measurement (standard deviation, beta), risk-return trade-off, portfolio theory, and real-world applications in Nepalese and global markets.8 min read

Unit 5

Valuation of Bonds and Stocks · note coming

Unit 6

Cost of Capital: WACC, Sources, Weights & Decision RulesUnit 6 of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance explores how firms determine their cost of capital—blending debt, equity, and preference capital—using weighted average cost of capital (WACC), marginal cost curves, and real-world trade-offs. Learn to calculate WACC, compare financing sources, and apply it to capital budgeti8 min read

Unit 7

Capital Budgeting Techniques · note coming

Unit 8

Capital Structure & Leverage: Optimal Mix, Trade-offs & Real-World ImpactUnit 8 of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance explores how firms structure debt vs. equity financing, the concept of leverage, and its impact on firm value, risk, and shareholder returns—with Nepali business examples and exam-focused visuals.9 min read

Unit 9

Dividend Policy · note coming

Unit 10

Working Capital: Management, Policies & Trade-offsUnit 10 of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance covers the core concepts of working capital—its definition, components, management strategies, and real-world applications in Nepali businesses like Daraz, Ncell, and local retailers. Learn how to optimize cash flow, analyze liquidity ratios, and balance short-term financing12 min read