Debt and Capex Forecasting for Financial Planning and Analysis

Accurately projecting long-term assets and liabilities is a cornerstone of effective corporate finance. This course guides you through the core principles of modeling capital expenditures (Capex) and structuring debt schedules within a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) framework.\n\nYou will transition from understanding basic accounting definitions to constructing dynamic forecasting models that reflect real-world business scenarios. Through clear text-based explanations and practical scenarios, you will learn how capital investments and financing decisions directly impact a company's financial statements.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand the foundational concepts of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) and depreciation methods.\n- Build dynamic Capex forecasting schedules that align with corporate growth strategies.\n- Design debt amortization schedules and model various credit lines, including revolving credit.\n- Apply modern scenario analysis techniques to test financial models under different economic conditions.\n- Integrate debt and Capex projections seamlessly into the three core financial statements.\n\nThe course begins with essential terminology and the accounting fundamentals of long-term assets and liabilities. You will then progress step-by-step through building structured forecasting schedules, culminating in practical exercises that simulate real-world corporate planning scenarios.\n\nThis course is designed for aspiring financial analysts, accounting professionals, and business owners who want to build a solid foundation in corporate financial modeling. No prior forecasting experience is required.\n\nStart building more accurate and resilient financial models today.