What is Corporate Finance..? | MUNIPALLI AKSHAY PAUL |
Corporate finance is a branch of finance that deals with the financial activities and decisions of a corporation. It focuses on how companies manage their capital, investments, and funding to maximize shareholder value while ensuring the organization operates efficiently. Key Areas of Corporate Finance: Capital Budgeting (Investment Decisions) Evaluating and selecting long-term investments such as projects, acquisitions, or new ventures. Methods used: Net Present Value (NPV) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Payback Period Profitability Index (PI) Capital Structure (Financing Decisions) Deciding the mix of debt and equity financing for the company. Aim: To minimize the cost of capital and maximize returns to shareholders. Key considerations: Debt-to-equity ratio. Cost of debt vs. cost of equity. Financial leverage and risk management. Working Capital Management Managing short-term assets (e.g., cash, inventory, accounts receivable) and liabilities (e.g., ac...