Corporate Finance

CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations

Master the syllabus with our official CISI Accredited Training Partner (ATP) study suite. 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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This is a complete exam mastery system for the CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations qualification. We've distilled the latest official curriculum into an interactive platform that replaces dense workbooks with targeted, efficient study.

Our system focuses on the areas that carry the heaviest exam weight — Quantitative Analysis (30%) and Capital Structure (22%) — while ensuring extensive coverage of valuations, transactions, and documentation.\n\nCISI Academy is an official Accredited Training Partner (ATP) of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.\nAs an official partner, we provide study materials aligned with the latest syllabus to ensure your exam success.\n

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  • Covers WACC, CAPM, DCF, P/E, EV/EBITDA calculations.
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An AI chatbot trained on the entire Corporate Finance syllabus — ask it anything, anytime.

  • Instant clarification of complex formulas and ratios.
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40 cards covering all five chapters with essential exam facts.

  • Key formulas: NPV, IRR, WACC, Gordon Growth Model.
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Syllabus

Module 1: Chapter 1: Quantitative Analysis for Corporate Finance 15% syllabus weight

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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% syllabus weight

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% syllabus weight

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% syllabus weight

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% syllabus weight

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

Free Topic Quiz & Key Practice Questions

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Capital Structure

During a corporate liquidation, which of the following groups is paid immediately after secured creditors?

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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

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.

You get lifetime access from the moment you enrol. Study at your own pace and return to the material whenever you need.

Yes, all content is fully aligned with the latest official curriculum. We update our material whenever CISI releases changes.

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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.

Yes. Our summaries and AI tutor break down complex topics like valuations and capital structure into clear, digestible explanations. Many first-time candidates use our platform successfully.

All content is created from the official workbooks and compiled with input from finance professionals who have studied for and passed the exam themselves. Their notes, insights, and exam feedback are combined into a focused, interactive study system.

We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official workbook and using our materials for active revision. However, our system is designed around recall-based learning, which is proven to significantly improve retention and exam performance.

No previous qualifications or work experience are required. Our materials are structured to help both newcomers and experienced professionals looking to formalise their knowledge.

Yes — the official workbook is recommended for full exam preparation. Our course is designed as a powerful revision companion that distils the most exam-relevant content into flashcards, cheat sheets, and mock exams to accelerate your preparation.

As an official CISI Accredited Training Partner, our provider holds ATP status and our materials are structured around the current CISI syllabus. This gives you a structured, exam-focused companion to the official workbook.

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

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