The Basics of Corporate Finance form the foundation for understanding how businesses manage financial resources: 1. Capital Structure (debt vs. equity) 2. Financial Statements (Income, Balance, Cash Flow) 3.Time Value of Money (TVM) 4. Capital Budgeting (NPV, IRR, Payback) 5. Risk and Return 6. Cost of Capital 7. Working Capital Management 8. Dividend Policy 9. Financial Ratios 10. Corporate Governance 11. Financial Markets 12. Regulatory Environment These are essential for managing finances, making investment decisions, and evaluating a business's financial health. Corporate finance is dynamic, with advanced topics building upon this knowledge.