Alish Prasad Dhungel

Title: Finance and Accounting Fundamentals for Business Students

Objective: The objective of this course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the basic principles of finance and accounting, and how these principles are applied in real-world business scenarios.

Week 1: Introduction to Mathematics in Finance

Basic arithmetic and algebra concepts used in finance
Introduction to statistics and data analysis in finance
Week 2-3: Time Value of Money

Understanding the concept of present value and future value
Calculating interest rates, annuities, and perpetuities
Using Excel for time value of money calculations
Week 4-5: Valuation of Securities

Fundamental analysis and financial statement analysis
Equity valuation methods such as discounted cash flow and price-earnings ratio
Fixed income securities valuation methods such as bond valuation and yield to maturity
Week 6: Leverage

Understanding the concept of leverage and its impact on financial performance
Operating leverage, financial leverage, and combined leverage
Real-world examples of companies that have used leverage effectively
Week 7-8: Ratio Analysis from Reports

Understanding the basics of financial ratios
Liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, and solvency ratios
Interpreting financial reports and using ratios for analysis
Week 9-10: Capital Budgeting Techniques

Evaluating capital projects using methods such as net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period
Capital budgeting decision-making and risk analysis
Real-world examples of companies that have used capital budgeting effectively
Week 11-12: Short-term Financing and Working Capital Management

Sources of short-term financing such as trade credit, bank loans, and commercial paper
Understanding working capital management and its importance
Real-world examples of companies that have used working capital management effectively
Week 13-14: Financial Portfolio Management

Understanding the basics of portfolio theory
Diversification, risk-return tradeoffs, and the efficient frontier
Constructing optimal portfolios for different types of investors
Assessment:

Weekly quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning
Mid-term and final exams to assess knowledge and understanding
Group project involving real-world financial analysis and decision-making
Resources:


Online resources for Excel tutorials and financial data analysis
Real-world case studies and examples from industry experts
Overall, this teaching plan aims to provide a comprehensive overview of finance and accounting fundamentals, with a focus on practical applications and real-world examples. By the end of the course, students should have a strong understanding of financial concepts and be able to apply them in various business scenarios.

The lesson plans are subject to change as per individual needs. Only some chapters may also be focused. Also individual needs of the students will be catered.