Self-Study
Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Overview
A comprehensive overview of diverse financial instruments and monetary policy impacts in today's complex international markets.
$400.00 – $440.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
20 Credits: Finance
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Overview 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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
- 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
Chapter 2
- Identify how a bond’s yield-to-maturity impacts how it is traded
- Compare default risk, liquidity, and income tax considerations of different types of financial instruments
- Identify various yield curve shapes and the theories behind them
Chapter 3
- Cite the role that the Federal Reserve System in influencing interest rates and setting requirements and regulations
- Identify the tools used by the Fed to conduct its monetary policy and explain how they impact the U.S. money supply
- Identify how reserve deficiencies are calculated
Chapter 4
- Identify the characteristics of the money markets
- Identify the types of financial instruments that exist and transactions that occur in the money markets
- Calculate interest income and payments for money market transactions
Chapter 5
- Cite the primary characteristics the bond market
- Identify terms and provisions set by bond issuers
- Identify how bonds are rated
- Define and explain terms related to bonds such as rate, bid, ask, and repurchase
- Identify the unique attributes of Treasury, municipal, and corporate bonds
- Differentiate between common and preferred stock
- Differentiate between various stock markets and exchanges
Chapter 6
- Calculate equity in a mortgage loan
- Identify rules regarding mortgage insurance
- Identify the various types of mortgage loans and the roles of agents and financial institutions play in the mortgage-lending process
- Define default risk
- Define terms related to mortgage-backed securities
- Identify liquidity risk in various financial instruments
Chapter 7
- Identify the characteristics of and terminology used in foreign exchange markets
- Calculate direct and indirect foreign exchange quotes
- Identify how economic factors influence foreign exchange rates
- Define foreign exchange spot and forward contracts
- Calculate payments for foreign exchange spot and forward contracts
Chapter 8
- Define the various types of risk that impact financial markets
- Identify ways to mitigate risks associated with financial markets
- Identify instruments traded in derivatives markets
- Identify the characteristics of forwards, futures, swaps, and options
- Compare futures contracts and forward agreements
- Compare credit default swaps, currency swaps, interest rate swaps, and equity swaps
- Define terms related to option contracts
Course Specifics
3121091
September 12, 2022
There are no prerequisites.
None
202
Compliance Information
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Meet The Experts
Michael J. Walker, CPA, is based in New England and has decades of accounting experience in the financial services, information technology services, and construction industries. He has an extensive technical accounting background that includes hands-on experience with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). His expertise includes accounting for financial instruments, securitizations, and other banking products. He graduated from Bentley University with a BS in finance and an MS in accountancy.
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