Financial Reporting
Understanding the Financial System
Capital Markets, Securities Classification, and Financial Intermediaries
1 CPD credit on completion
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Course Information
The learning outcomes from this CPD refresher training course include: Understanding the functions of the financial system The classification of assets and liabilities The different types of securities The role of financial intermediaries
Certificate on Completion
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials, and accounts for 1 unit of CPD . One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This CPD course is made up of the following sections:
- Understanding the financial system (video)
- Understanding the financial system (quiz)
- Financial intermediaries (video)
- Financial intermediaries (quiz)
What You Will Learn
- Distinguish between money markets and capital markets based on instrument duration
- Identify the characteristics of alternative markets, including liquidity and valuation differences
- Explain the four types of market efficiency: operational, informational, economic, and allocational
- Describe the roles of dealers, brokers, exchanges, and clearing houses as financial intermediaries
- Compare common shares with preference shares, including the debt-equity hybrid characteristics of preference shares
Who This Course Is For
- Accountants or finance professionals who want to understand the broader financial system
- Professionals preparing for qualification exams covering financial instruments and markets
- Anyone in a finance role who works with securities and needs to understand market structure
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge of financial markets is required
- A general understanding of business finance concepts is helpful
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