Corporate Finance

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of Financial Accounting and Mathematics at the 9th grade level.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical exposition, followed by the resolution of practical cases. 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to: use accounting information in the financial information subsystem; know the main financial indicators: analyze the company's financial balance; understand the concepts of cash flow and the value of money in time; apply the main investment evaluation methodologies.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Chapter 1 – Companies and financial markets

Chapter 2 - Fundamental Concepts in Finance

Chapter 3 - Accounting and financial information

Chapter 4 - Financial balance

Chapter 5 - Profitability and risk analysis

Chapter 6 - Analysis and evaluation of real investments.

Head Lecturer(s)

Ana Paula do Canto Lopes Pires Santos Quelhas

Assessment Methods

Final assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous assessment
Frequency: 100.0%

Bibliography

• BÁSICA:

Mota, A. G. & Custódio, C. (2021). Finanças da Empresa - Um Guia para a Análise e Decisão de Executivos. Edições Sílabo.

• COMPLEMENTAR:

Neves, M. E. & Quelhas, A. . (2013). Carteiras de Investimento - Gestão e Avaliação do Desempenho. Coimbra: Almedina.

Quelhas, A. P. (2022). Mercado de Obrigações (no prelo).

Quelhas, A. P. & Correia, F. (2017). Manual de Matemática Financeira. Coimbra: Almedina (4.ª edição).

Outros elementos de interesse facultados pela docente ao longo do semestre.