CFA Level 1 Corporate Issuers made simple: Core Readings

About this course

Corporate Issuers is one of the most practical and high-yield sections of CFA Level 1, focusing on how companies make financing, investment, and dividend decisions. Despite its relevance, many candidates struggle with applying the concepts and remembering formula-heavy content. This course simplifies everything into structured, digestible lessons designed to boost your exam performance.We’ll cover all the major areas from the CFA Level 1 Core Readings: corporate governance frameworks, stakeholder management, capital budgeting, working capital management, and dividend and share repurchase policy. You’ll also learn how to assess a company’s cost of capital, evaluate capital structure decisions, and interpret how financing choices impact shareholder value.Every lesson is aligned with CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) and includes real-world case examples, visual aids, downloadable summaries, and CFA-style practice questions. Our goal is not just to help you memorise, but to understand the “why” behind the decision-making process of firms.Whether you're learning corporate finance for the first time or reviewing it for exam day, this course is built to help you study smarter, faster, and with more confidence.With lifetime access, ongoing updates, and strategic focus, this is your essential companion for mastering Corporate Issuers and scoring higher on the CFA exam.

Course objectives

• simplify complex corporate finance concepts
• align content with CFA Institute's Learning Outcome Statements
• prepare students for exam success with structured lessons