Peter Flynn

Investment Analysis by Discounted Cash Flow

3:12 Hours
This Investment Analysis by Discounted Cash Flow course explores the fundamental financial principle that money has a time value. Participants will learn to apply discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to evaluate if spending money today will generate cash in the future. The course covers methods such as the internal rate of return (IRR) and alternative tools for projects where IRR is not applicable. Risk analysis and mitigation strategies are introduced to support sound investment decisions. Real-world examples from industries like oil, gas, and power illustrate key concepts. Designed for fundamentals and intermediate learners, the course aims to enhance strategic capital spending decisions that create value for companies and societies.

Who Should Take This Course
• Students of finance and economics
• Managers overseeing capital projects
• Engineers involved in financial decisions
• Business professionals evaluating investments

What You Will Learn
• Why money has a time value
• When to apply IRR and alternative tools
• Analyzing and mitigating investment risks
• Calculating return on investment using DCF

Why This Course Works
• Make informed spending decisions
• Avoid costly investment mistakes
• Maximize value creation for companies
• Understand lender perspectives on money

01-01 – Liquidity and the Time Value of Money (17 min.)

02-01 – Bonds (20 min.)
02-02 – Risks in Lending and Repayment Schedules (20 min.)
02-03 – Mortgages (17 min.)
02-04 – How and Why Has The Time Value of Money Changed? (15 min.)
02-05 – Specific Interest Rates, and WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) (14 min.)

03-01 – Deciding to Spend Money, and the Impact of Financing (17 min.)
03-02 – Getting to Yes, and Sensitivity (12 min.)
03-03 – When DCF IRR Analysis Does Not Work (14 min.)
03-04 – Incremental Investment, and Tax (13 min.)
03-05 – How, and Whether, to Mitigate Risk (22 min.)

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