Corporate

Financial mathematics

Corporate 40 hours

Introduction

The Financial Mathematics This course is your gateway to a rapidly growing sector, where the demand for skilled professionals is rising exponentially. In an increasingly complex economic environment, an understanding of financial mathematics is crucial for making informed and strategic decisions. This course will equip you with the skills needed to master both simple and compound financial transactions, and will provide you with in-depth knowledge in key areas such as annuities and amortisation.

We offer flexible online training tailored to your needs, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere. By taking this course, you will position yourself at the forefront of the job market, with skills that are highly valued by employers across all sectors. Make the most of this opportunity to boost your professional and personal value by acquiring the tools you need to successfully navigate the financial world.

Objectives

  • Understand the time value of money and its financial impact.

  • Calculate simple interest to assess basic investments.

  • Analyse compound interest in complex financial decisions.

  • Identify and evaluate cash flows in annuities.

  • Apply amortisation techniques in loans and credit.

  • Assess profitability and risk in financial transactions.

  • Interpret amortisation tables for financial planning.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1. FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
Origin and definition of financial mathematics
The importance and elements of financial mathematics
Time value of money
Focal time and date diagram
Applications and considerations in financial mathematics

UNIT 2. SIMPLE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Definition and characteristics of simple capitalisation financial transactions
Elements and formulas of simple capitalisation financial transactions
Definition and characteristics of simple discount financial transactions
Elements and formulas of simple discount financial transactions
Further considerations regarding simple financial transactions

UNIT 3. COMPOSITE OR COMPLEX FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Definition and characteristics of financial transactions involving compound capitalisation
Elements and formulas of financial operations involving composite capitalisation
Compound interest rates
Value equations. Focal time and date diagram
Further considerations regarding simple financial transactions

UNIT 4. ANNUITIES AND AMORTISATION
Definition, characteristics and classification of annuities
Types, components and terminology of annuities
Classification of annuities
Annuity formulas
Depreciation and the depreciation system
Sinking funds

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