• After completing this course, you'll be able to:Identify and differentiate the three most common types of business organizations and the structure of each

• State the fundamental objectives of a corporation and the differences between wealth and profit maximization

• Recognize the impact of social and ethical responsibility on business

• Identify and describe the structure and functions of the finance department within an organization

• Define the principal-agent relationship and strategies for overcoming conflicts of interest and motivating managers

• List and define the five key principles that form the foundation of financial management

• Recognize and define the five key financial markets

• Identify the sources, rules, and life-cycle stages of corporate financing

• Describe the function of the stock market and the three trading venues it utilizes

• Recognize the factors related to interest rate determination and the impact of interest on an organization

Successful Completion Requirement for IACET CEU: Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.