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IDC 4U1 Building Financial Security

IDC 4U1 Building Financial Security. Ms. Cole. What is the course about?. This course investigates financial management, capital markets, and ways in which capital is acquired. We will also analyze the social impact of personal and corporate investment decisions.

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IDC 4U1 Building Financial Security

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  1. IDC 4U1Building Financial Security Ms. Cole

  2. What is the course about? • This course investigates financial management, capital markets, and ways in which capital is acquired. • We will also analyze the social impact of personal and corporate investment decisions. • Incorporates elements from Accounting, Economics, Data Management

  3. Topics • The course will be include into the following topics: • Understanding Money & Money Management • Economic Principles • Fundamental Investment Concepts • Risk & Return • Corporate Financial Analysis & Governance • Portfolio Management • Career Opportunities in Finance

  4. Understanding Money & Money Management • Covers various topics such as: • RRSP’s, RESP’s, TFSA’s • Costs (post-secondary, buying a car, mortgages) • Budgeting, credit • Life insurance • Taxes

  5. Economic Principles • Covers various topics such as: • Fiscal & monetary policy • Economic cycle • Unemployment, inflation, GDP, interest rates, country debt, currency fluctuations

  6. Fundamental Investment Concepts • Covers various topics such as: • Stocks vs. bonds vs. mutual funds • Stock markets (role, terms, fees) • Investment strategies

  7. Risk & Return • Covers various topics such as: • Volatility • Different investment vehicles

  8. Corporate Financial Analysis & Governance • Covers various topics such as: • Evaluating financial statements • Ethics in business • Governance • Accountability, auditing practices, compensation, disclosure requirements, regulatory bodies

  9. Career Opportunities in Finance • Covers various topics such as: • Post-secondary school options/costs • Possible career paths/salaries • Skills/qualifications

  10. Assessment Strategies • A variety of assessment strategies will be used, including: • Quizzes & tests • Written assignments & projects • Computer assignments & projects • Oral presentations (individual & group) • Case studies

  11. Test Your Knowledge • Explain the following terms: • Stock • Mutual Fund • Bond • Credit Rating • Debt • Depreciation • Principal • Budget • Compounding • Net Worth

  12. Any questions?

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