Foundations of Business Finance

Calculate present and future values using simple and compound interest.

Calculate the present value of annuities, perpetuities, and growing perpetuities.

Apply net present value (NPV) to compare cash flows occurring at different times.

Calculate the expected return and standard deviation of a portfolio to demonstrate the risk-return relationship and diversification.

Describe the three forms of the Efficient Market Hypothesis and their implications for investment strategy.

Identify the functions of financial intermediaries and markets using real-world examples of fund channelling.