Live Webcast
Calculating Cost of Capital-Matching Risk and Return
Calculating cost of capital can be a daunting task, particularly in volatile markets, yet it is a critical valuation input for mergers and acquisitions, capital budgeting, feasibility studies and strategic investment decisions. Join this complimentary webcast to learn best practices for measuring required investment returns.
Discussion topics will include:
- Why CFOs need to care about their company’s cost of capital
- Understanding key inputs to cost of capital estimates
- Common errors and how to avoid them
- Guidance on different applications – financial reporting, capital allocation and M&A, global cost of capital, tax and transfer pricing
- Navigating the new 2014 Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital and companion Risk Premium Calculator
Duff & Phelps Presenters:
- Paul Barnes, Global Leader of Valuation Advisory Services
- Roger Grabowski, Managing Director and co-author of Cost of Capital, Applications and Examples, 5th ed. (Wiley, 2014)
- James Harrington, Director and co-author of the new 2014 Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital
Who Should Participate?
CFO’s, controllers, M&A heads, tax directors, finance directors, treasurers, and attorneys.