Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Overview ON DEMAND

Overview

This is an essential course for finance and accounting professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the global economic system. This course offers a detailed exploration of the major financial markets, including money, bond, stock, mortgage, foreign currency, and derivatives markets. The benefits are substantial: you will learn to identify different financial instruments and transactions, understand the impact of interest rates and monetary policy, and calculate financial figures like yield-to-maturity and mortgage equity. Additionally, the course delves into understanding financial risks and the role of the Federal Reserve System, providing practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world financial scenarios. This comprehensive overview is invaluable for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in financial markets and make informed decisions in their respective fields.

Highlights

Financial markets and intermediaries. Interest rates. Central banking and monetary policy. Money markets. Capital markets. Foreign exchange markets. Derivatives markets.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, auditors, consultants, and financial and managerial professionals.

Objectives

Identify financial markets and the transactions that take place in them. Cite how the efficient market hypothesis is used. Identify the various types financial intermediaries. Identify characteristics of capital and money markets.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.