CFO Series: Lease or Buy, Debt or Equity – the Decision?
CFO Series: Lease or Buy, Debt or Equity – the Decision?
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
Description:
Is there a perfect mix of financing that we should aspire to achieve? What does financial theory tell us we should do? What is the cost of our financing decisions? Should we lease an asset, or buy it outright? How do we analyze this decision? How can we survive financial distress? These are all topics that every enterprise faces. In this seminar we will look at theory and practice to help resolve the dilemmas. If you are involved with financing the organization, this seminar is essential.
Field of Study:
Finance (2 CPE)
Instructor
Instructor:
Brian Maturi, MBA, FCA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
Corporate financial leaders, corporate financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals, anyone involved with financing the organization.
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- What is the cost of capital (COC)?
- How does the mix of debt versus equity affect the cost of capital?
- What is the right balance of debt to equity, and why does it vary?
- Modigliani and Miller’s Nobel prize-winning theory.
- How do risks affect my choices?
- Risk aversion choices amongst providers of finance.
- How will capital structure affect me in times of financial distress?
- Buying assets versus leasing them – what needs to be considered?
- Evaluating a lease versus buy decision and why so many get the analysis wrong.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Identify the optimum mix of debt and equity.
- Properly evaluate the decision to lease an asset versus buy.
- Comprehend the complexity of balancing debt versus equity.
Prerequisites:
Clear understanding of discounted cash flow analysis and net present value.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
KIBMLBD2
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CFO Series: Lease or Buy, Debt or Equity – the Decision?
Course Code:
KIBMLBD2
Program Level:
Intermediate
Description:
Is there a perfect mix of financing that we should aspire to achieve? What does financial theory tell us we should do? What is the cost of our financing decisions? Should we lease an asset, or buy it outright? How do we analyze this decision? How can we survive financial distress? These are all topics that every enterprise faces. In this seminar we will look at theory and practice to help resolve the dilemmas. If you are involved with financing the organization, this seminar is essential.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- What is the cost of capital (COC)?
- How does the mix of debt versus equity affect the cost of capital?
- What is the right balance of debt to equity, and why does it vary?
- Modigliani and Miller’s Nobel prize-winning theory.
- How do risks affect my choices?
- Risk aversion choices amongst providers of finance.
- How will capital structure affect me in times of financial distress?
- Buying assets versus leasing them – what needs to be considered?
- Evaluating a lease versus buy decision and why so many get the analysis wrong.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Identify the optimum mix of debt and equity.
- Properly evaluate the decision to lease an asset versus buy.
- Comprehend the complexity of balancing debt versus equity.
Who should attend:
Corporate financial leaders, corporate financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals, anyone involved with financing the organization.
Developed By:
The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Instructor:
Brian Maturi, MBA, FCA
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Finance (2 CPE)
Prerequisites:
Clear understanding of discounted cash flow analysis and net present value.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
OR
Register By Phone: Call 877.370.2220 and press “1” for the webinar hotline to register
Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 10/10/2025 @ 11:00 AM
All times are Eastern Time Zone
