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Accounting teaches financial professionals several different business disciplines simultaneously, including general finance, economics, operations, marketing, and business strategy. Whether your busin... more information   send enquiry

This course is an introduction to alternative investments. You will learn about the various types of alternative investments including: real assets, venture capital, derivatives, exchange funds and he... more information   send enquiry

This introductory course will provide you with an understanding of how the money laundering process works. You will become familiar with the latest laws that regulate anti-money laundering compliance ... more information   send enquiry

This course focuses on anti-money laundering issues, standards, and procedures for securities broker/dealers. more information   send enquiry

This course will provide you with a recipe for selecting and distributing asset classes in an efficient portfolio. more information   send enquiry

An asset swap combines an asset sale with an interest rate or currency swap and can serve as a highly effective tool for a company that needs to raise funds. This course outlines how asset swaps are v... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces employees of financial institutions to the Bank Secrecy Act and the reporting responsibilities that come with it. Students will learn to complete and submit required Bank Secrec... more information   send enquiry

Banking Today introduces new employees to the essential principles, concepts and operations of banking. Students will learn the impact of banking on the economy, as well as the trends, business and en... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces the essential features of simple barrier currency options including directional trading & hedging applications, comparisons with OTC vanilla currency options, and intuitive valu... more information   send enquiry

This course explains how duration is used to measure different types of risk, including market risk and reinvestment risk, which affect the volatility of bonds. more information   send enquiry

This course instructs how, in addition to duration, bond investors can use other methods, such as DVO1, convexity and modified duration, to measure a bond's risk. more information   send enquiry

This course applies the principles of yield, also known as the general method used for determining average rate of growth of value, to the specific case of bonds. more information   send enquiry

Building and Retaining Customer Relationships teaches students the knowledge and skills necessary to start, organize, maintain, and execute a sales portfolio The course prepares and prompts students t... more information   send enquiry

In Building Trust Expertise- Investment Management, students will learn trust investment basics. They will enhance their professionalism by increasing their comfort level in discussing a trust investm... more information   send enquiry

Building Trust Expertise - Taxation and Estate Planning introduces students to basic fiduciary income tax and estate planning concepts. It begins with tax basics, including terminology and how income ... more information   send enquiry

Building Trust Expertise: Trust Administration provides an overview of trust administration for personal trusts, and teaches students to use common trust terminology appropriately. Students will learn... more information   send enquiry

Math Boot Camp will give you an overview of the basic math principles you need in the workplace, and demonstrate how mathematics can help you make better decisions. more information   send enquiry

Business and investment managers are constantly searching for tools that will enhance their ability to make decisions. Economic profit, also know as Economic value added or EVA, has been heralded as ... more information   send enquiry

Calling on Small Business Customers teaches students how to plan effective calls with small business clients. It begins with an exploration of small business fundamentals including business legal stru... more information   send enquiry

This course defines the concept of risk as it is used in finance and demonstrates how practitioners attempt to quantify risk to better understand their stock investors’ expectations. In the eyes of t... more information   send enquiry

Corporations use different methodologies for determining whether they will invest in proposed projects. This course details two widely-used capital budgeting approaches--net present value and interna... more information   send enquiry

This course is a comprehensive Japanese-language overview of capital markets topics, delivered via CD-ROM. It covers the following topics: time value of money, yield, yield analytics, introduction t... more information   send enquiry

Among the most important decisions in corporate finance is the proportion of debt and equity, which will be used to finance projects. This course shows how to determine the optimal debt/equity mix fo... more information   send enquiry

Caps, floors, and swaptions are over-the-counter financial options that are useful in protecting against financial price risks. Unlike exchange-traded options, they are traded directly by two counter ... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to free cash flow and net internal cash flow, methods of cash flow analysis which give a better indication of a company's financial health than simply looking at earning... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to the different sections of the cash flow statement. You will learn why financial analysts are interested in the cash flow statement and how to compile a cash flow sta... more information   send enquiry

Consumer Credit Products provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to discuss and sell consumer loan products to clients. After defining credit terminology and product features and ben... more information   send enquiry

The cost of capital, a measure of the composite cost of raising money, is an important consideration in finance. It is most commonly used as a hurdle rate in the capital budgeting process, in which r... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to the process of credit analysis for high net worth individuals. more information   send enquiry

Credit Products for Small Businesses teaches students how to recognize the factors that drive the need for small business credit products, the primary credit products used by small businesses, and how... more information   send enquiry

Cross-Selling Deposit Products teaches students how to sell deposit products effectively. Students will learn how to conduct sales interactions with clients, and how to prepare for effective cross-sel... more information   send enquiry

A currency swap is a popular derivative transaction that consists of an exchange of future cash flows in different currencies. This course outlines how currency swaps are valued and shows how a deale... more information   send enquiry

This course will take you through the current assets section of the balance sheet. You will learn to identify different accounts and their relevance to a company's financial status. You will also lea... more information   send enquiry

Dealing Effectively with Co-Workers focuses primarily on behavior among co-workers. This course introduces information about social behavioral styles and how the different styles affect communication ... more information   send enquiry

Bank Relationship Managers are chartered with growing their lending business profitably. This course improves the credit analysis and client relationship skills of Bank Relationship Managers. Specific... more information   send enquiry

As a firm generates cash flows from operations, it must decide how to use the cash in the best interests of the shareholders. This course explores the factors and considerations that go into this proc... more information   send enquiry

This course provides branch or operations personnel with the skills to provide confident and effective referrals. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify sales and service opportun... more information   send enquiry

Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Regulation B teaches students to evaluate an applicant's creditworthiness within the boundaries of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The course begins by describing the ... more information   send enquiry

Profit/loss analysis allows an investor to assess the conditions under which a financial strategy implements the investor’s market view while also offering acceptable profit/loss potential. This cours... more information   send enquiry

This course profiles the FCFF Model and details the means for discounting Free Cash Flow to the Firm to estimate the value of a company. more information   send enquiry

Ethical Issues for Bankers more information   send enquiry

Forward rates and Discount Factors are key inputs for the pricing of swaps and other derivative instruments. Eurodollar Futures Strip gives learners an understanding of how forward rates and Discount ... more information   send enquiry

Every organization needs to adopt and implement a risk management process that corresponds to the volatility and gravity of the underlying risk exposures of its business or environment. Sometimes the ... more information   send enquiry

Fair Credit Reporting Act covers compliance requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Students will learn about the purpose of the FCRA, and review the types of transactions and exempti... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces students to the practices and principles of fair lending, and demonstrates how to avoid discriminatory and unfair lending practices when interacting with clients. Students will ... more information   send enquiry

Finance Essentials I will introduce you to the world of corporate finance and help you understand the issues that a company's financial managers face on a daily basis. Utilizing the story of a fiction... more information   send enquiry

Finance Essentials II will introduce you to the world of corporate finance and help you understand the issues that a company's financial managers face on a daily basis. Utilizing the story of a fictio... more information   send enquiry

This course demonstrates how you can use the forward rate to lock in the exchange rate for a specified future date, eliminating the risk that the currency market will move against you. It explains ho... more information   send enquiry

Fundamentals of Consumer Lending covers the basics of consumer credit including terminology, categories of credit, and credit worthiness. Students will learn the application process and the actions re... more information   send enquiry

At first glance, the economy may seem predictable only for its unpredictable shifts. Through the use of economic indicators, which indicate past, present and future activity, the economy becomes a mo... more information   send enquiry

Fundamentals of Mortgage Lending provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to discuss or sell real estate credit products with clients. The course covers the importance of mortgage len... more information   send enquiry

Fundamentals of Small Business Banking teaches students to build successful relationships with small business clients by gaining knowledge of the small business market. Students will learn the operati... more information   send enquiry

Futures contracts can be written on a variety of assets. The underlying instrument determines, among other things, conventions regarding face value, maturity, and settlement. This course outlines the... more information   send enquiry

This course provides an overview of how investors hedge equity with futures and options. It focuses specifically on two types of futures, index and single stock, and four different options strategies:... more information   send enquiry

This course describes how derivative products such as futures, forwards, swaps, and options can be used to mitigate interest rate risk. Each product is discussed within the context of an example that ... more information   send enquiry

In 1975, Congress responded to allegations that financial institutions were contributing to the decline of urban neighborhoods through restrictive practices, particularly with respect to home loan app... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to the income statement and start to explore its links to the balance sheet. You will learn about the different income statement accounts, what they mean and where they... more information   send enquiry

This course will take you further into the income statement and its various accounts. You will learn about the difference between accounting for taxes and for shareholders. You will also be introduced... more information   send enquiry

An interest rate swap is a popular derivative transaction that consists of an exchange of coupons, typically a fixed rate for a floating rate. This course outlines how interest rate swaps are valued ... more information   send enquiry

Introduction to Analyzing Financial Statements presents students with the tools needed to analyze financial statements with confidence. After reviewing the importance of analyzing financial statements... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces bonds and basic bond concept including accrued interest and bond price calculations. more information   send enquiry

Sensible allocation of limited corporate resources requires an understanding of risk and return and how the measurement of each affects project choice. This course will present a variety of capital b... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces corporate financial theory and principles, which both inform and guide capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend decisions. more information   send enquiry

This two-part course provides an introduction to the mechanics, pricing, and applications of key instruments in the credit derivatives market. Part One reviews the most widely traded instrument, credi... more information   send enquiry

This two-part course provides an introduction to the mechanics, pricing, and applications of key instruments in the credit derivatives market. Part One reviews the most widely traded instrument, credi... more information   send enquiry

This course provides a framework for analyzing credit risks and introduces ways to structure credit instruments to reduce risk. It also provides an understanding of the risk/return relationship in cr... more information   send enquiry

Corporate managers are charged with using all of their firm's resources for the greatest benefit to the firm. This means that the primary objective of every managerial decision - no matter how large ... more information   send enquiry

An equity derivative is a financial instrument whose value depends upon the value of an underlying equity reference. This course provides an introduction to six strategies that employ equity derivativ... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces valuation techniques that investors use to determine whether stocks are fairly priced. more information   send enquiry

Introduction to Financial Planning Products is designed to teach students about financial planning products and how they can fit into a specific client's financial planning strategy. After a thorough ... more information   send enquiry

The foreign exchange market represents the largest, most liquid market in the world today, operating over-the-counter around the clock. This course offers an explanation of currency exchanges, necessa... more information   send enquiry

With both forwards and futures, counterparties agree to exchange an asset on a future date at a specific price determined today. This course explains the similarities and differences between forwards ... more information   send enquiry

This course describes Monte Carlo simulation, a technique that uses random numbers to calculate possible future returns based on past experience. more information   send enquiry

This course explains how probability and statistics techniques are employed to determine the value of an option--the future price of its underlying asset. Although graphical models are used to detail ... more information   send enquiry

An option is a contract offering the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price. Options are the prototypical derivative product. This course introduces options a... more information   send enquiry

The goal of portfolio management is to create a grouping of assets that achieves a stated or desired return while avoiding undue risk -- an intuitively simple concept that turns out to be remarkably c... more information   send enquiry

Introduction to Relationship Selling introduces students to the relationship selling process, and the skills and techniques that support a client needs-focused sales approach. Students will learn how ... more information   send enquiry

Governments and corporations raise fund by issuing cash securities in exchange for promising to pay a series of cash flows to investors. Cash securities take one of two forms: debt or equity. This c... more information   send enquiry

Swap transactions, in which one set of cash flows is exchanged for another, represent one of the cornerstones of derivatives trading. This course covers three types of swaps -- the interest rate swap... more information   send enquiry

This course is designed to review the key characteristics of bond markets outside of the United States. It provides an overview of the instruments traded and discusses the primary features and functi... more information   send enquiry

This course is designed to review the key characteristics of equity markets outside of the United States. It provides an overview of the most commonly traded instruments, from ordinary shares to inte... more information   send enquiry

This course is a basic introduction to fixed income investments. You will learn about different types of bonds, why investors choose bonds and how bond prices change. Upon completion of the course, yo... more information   send enquiry

This course is a basic introduction to equity investments. You will learn about different types of equity, why investors choose equity and how investors choose stocks. Upon completion of the course, y... more information   send enquiry

This course is a basic introduction to money market instruments. You will learn about different types of money market instruments and why investors choose them. Upon completion of the course, you will... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to the basics of investing. Topics covered include risk, return and time; some time-related strategies; and an introduction to asset allocation. more information   send enquiry

This course will present the process of extending credit facilities against a portfolio of marketable securities. more information   send enquiry

This course takes a detailed look at the liabilities and equity section of the balance sheet. You will learn to identify and compare the way businesses fund their operations. more information   send enquiry

This course provides an overview of the life of an international trade including the key players and processes that distinguish global trading from domestic trading. Organized chronologically from tr... more information   send enquiry

This course provides an overview of each step in the life of a trade from the perspective of the broker/dealer at the heart of the process. Organized chronologically, from trade initiation through fi... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to the elements of structuring a loan from both the borrower's and the lender's point of view. You will learn about the features of several typical loan products in comm... more information   send enquiry

This course will take you through the long-term assets section of the balance sheet. You will learn what defines a long-term asset and the different kinds of long-term assets. more information   send enquiry

This course looks at debt securities with terms of more than one year and provides the perfect compliment to Short-term Debt Securities. more information   send enquiry

This course outlines a four step cyclical process for managing the advisor/client relationship. more information   send enquiry

No area of corporate finance generates as much drama, interest and controversy as the acquisition of one company by another or the merger of two companies. However, once you get past the publicity, a ... more information   send enquiry

Microeconomics is based on principles of market performance, industry structure, and company behavior. Those principles derive from essential microeconomics concepts and models, such as demand curves,... more information   send enquiry

This course explains how Monte Carlo simulation is used for computing VAR, particularly for complex portfolios and long holding periods. more information   send enquiry

Overview of Financial Statements introduces students to small business financial statements. This course provides a solid foundation for understanding balance sheets, income statements, cash flow stat... more information   send enquiry

Personal Tax Return Analysis is designed to teach students the basics of analyzing tax returns. The course begins with a discussion about analyzing returns to determine a projected income. Students wi... more information   send enquiry

Personal Tax Return Analysis is designed to teach students the basics of analyzing tax returns. The course begins with a discussion about analyzing returns to determine a projected income. Students wi... more information   send enquiry

This course explains the mechanics behind portfolio diversification, particularly how each element of a portfolio affects its overall risk. more information   send enquiry

This course explains the mechanics behind portfolio diversification, particularly how each element of a portfolio affects its overall risk. more information   send enquiry

This course builds on Bond Duration by using duration to value an entire portfolio of bonds. more information   send enquiry

Credit portfolio managers are concerned not only with the standalone risk of individual loans but also with portfolio risk. This is the risk that comes with combining loans into a single portfolio, s... more information   send enquiry

This course defines a portfolio of securities and explains how to track its performance through portfolio returns. more information   send enquiry

Portfolio returns only gain real significance when the amount of risk taken to obtain those returns is considered. This course assesses risk by measuring the way portfolio returns have fluctuated over... more information   send enquiry

This course illustrates how past returns can be used to predict future returns. more information   send enquiry

This course will give you a more in-depth look at how financial analysts use ratios to analyze and compare companies. We will calculate and then use various ratios that indicate the financial status ... more information   send enquiry

Referring Mutual Funds and Securities Customers teaches students a professional and effective process for referring clients to a licensed securities specialist. After an overview of securities product... more information   send enquiry

Referring Trust Customers teaches students how to identify and refer potential trust clients. The course explores the basic elements of a trust and the five primary reasons why clients want or need a ... more information   send enquiry

This course is a comprehensive Japanese-language overview of risk management topics, delivered via CD-ROM. It covers the following topics: portfolio returns, portfolio diversification, portfolio ris... more information   send enquiry

In Servicing and Growing Small Business Relationships, students will learn techniques to nurture a business relationship with a small business once it has been established. This course begins with an ... more information   send enquiry

Short-term debt securities are debt instruments with maturities of less than one year. This course examines the intricacies of short-term securities, which play a crucial part in the bond market. more information   send enquiry

Business statistics informs business strategy, and professionals routinely rely upon statistics in order to perform important analyses, improve current business practices, to develop an understanding ... more information   send enquiry

This course will introduce you to one of accounting’s fundamental documents, the balance sheet. You will learn how to read, create and maintain a balance sheet. You will also learn how a balance shee... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces the most popular equity valuation model, the Dividend Discount Model (DDM), and shows how to apply it to different investment scenarios. more information   send enquiry

This course explains how much of a bond dealer's portfolio is paid for with borrowed money through the repo market. more information   send enquiry

This course examines how decision making is influenced by the emotions and experiences of the parties involved in the process of selecting and managing an investment portfolio. The course will also pr... more information   send enquiry

Among the most primary concepts in finance is the time value of money: that a sum of money today (present value) is not worth the same amount tomorrow (future value). This course explains the mechani... more information   send enquiry

Given the uncertainty surrounding option pricing, quantifying and managing the risk of an option is crucial. This course examines the factors that affect the price of an option, then shows how to isol... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, or TIPS, which were designed to protect investors from inflation as well as lower the Treasury's borrowing costs. more information   send enquiry

This course is an introduction to UK accounting standards. You will learn how UK and US accountants differ in financial statement terminology and presentation. You will also learn the differences in a... more information   send enquiry

Managing risk is a key concern for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). To discuss risk management with CFOs effectively requires understanding their role and the challenges they face. In preparation, you... more information   send enquiry

Understanding Financial Planning introduces students to the importance of financial planning. Students will gain general knowledge of various financial products, and learn to assess a client's financi... more information   send enquiry

A background in the basic principles of uncertainty is essential to understanding all kinds of risk. This course presents an accessible introduction to the basic principles of statistics through inter... more information   send enquiry

This course covers all the phases of a US Treasury auction, from the initial auction announcement to the final results announcement. It also explains the Treasury's issue cycles, conventions and coup... more information   send enquiry

This course introduces Value-at-risk or VAR, a measure used by financial practitioners to quantify their exposure to loss. more information   send enquiry

This course introduces the over-the-counter vanilla currency option. We will explain basic option concepts and terminology and step through the life cycle of the option. We will ex