Corporate Finance

CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations (UK)

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Master corporate finance with our interactive exam prep platform. Covers quantitative analysis, capital structure, business valuations, corporate transactions, and documentation. Fully updated for the latest official curriculum.

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CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations

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Assessment 50 multiple-choice questions
Duration 60 Minutes
Standard Pass Mark 70%

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Syllabus

Module 1: Chapter 1: Quantitative Analysis for Corporate Finance 15 marks out of 50

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Financial statements, ratio analysis, DCF, NPV, IRR, and statistical measures. Heaviest exam weighting (30%).

  • Financial statement structure (IFRS & US GAAP)
  • Profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios
  • Discounted cash flow and net present value
  • Internal rate of return and linear interpolation
  • Standard deviation, variance, and correlation

Module 2: Chapter 2: Capital Structure 11 marks out of 50

Equity, debt, hybrid instruments, cost of capital, and financing options. Second-heaviest weighting (22%).

  • Ordinary and preference shares
  • Bond types: convertible, zero-coupon, FRN
  • Mezzanine debt and bridge finance
  • CAPM, WACC, and Gordon Growth Model
  • Invoice factoring and asset-based lending

Module 3: Chapter 3: Business Valuations 8 marks out of 50

Enterprise value, equity value, multiples, DCF, and asset-based approaches.

  • Enterprise value vs equity value
  • P/E ratio, EV/EBITDA, and other multiples
  • Terminal value with and without growth
  • Dividend discount model
  • Asset-based, replacement cost, and break-up valuations

Module 4: Chapter 4: Corporate Transactions 11 marks out of 50

M&A, IPOs, rights issues, private equity, and the Takeover Code.

  • Takeover Code: 30% threshold and mandatory offers
  • Rights issues, placings, and open offers
  • MBO, MBI, and leveraged buyouts
  • Private equity fund structure and lifecycle
  • Venture capital and sovereign wealth funds

Module 5: Chapter 5: Corporate Finance Documentation 5 marks out of 50

Legal and financial documentation for transactions and listings.

  • NDAs, engagement letters, and LOIs
  • SPAs: warranties, representations, and disclosures
  • Prospectus requirements and verification
  • Due diligence and comfort letters
  • Loan agreements, covenants, and intercreditor arrangements

Who Is This For?

Corporate finance analysts & associates
Investment banking professionals
M&A and PE professionals
Finance professionals seeking CISI qualification
Anyone needing to pass CFTF efficiently
Professionals preparing for advanced CISI qualifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. You need a minimum score of 70% to pass.

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We provide AI-powered tutoring, 300 exam-style practice questions with detailed explanations, rapid-recall flashcards, cheat sheets, and timed mock exams that simulate the real 3-hour exam experience.

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Yes! Test your knowledge and see our AI tutor explanations with the free CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations Topic Quiz below. It contains 15 questions from one named topic and is not a full mock exam or overall readiness assessment.

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