Self-Study Course Details
Course Description
Business loans are a vital source of funding for cash flow management. This course begins with ratio analysis and cash flow projections to determine whether loan funding is needed. I then explain how leverage (the use of borrowed funds) magnifies returns but increases risk. The course then explores key loan components like different ways interest is calculated, types of fees, and the multiple terms that can be structured into a loan. Basic accounting entries and financial statement presentation, including footnote disclosure, are explained.
Rob Stephens, CPA has 20 years of banking experience, including being CFO of two banks, sitting on loan committees, and having a collections department report to him. He provides insights into how banks operate, key terms borrower miss, and tips to protect you or your client’s business.
Note: This course is also available in a video-based format.
Learning Objectives
- Explore different types of business loans.
- Recognize key loan terms and their definitions.
- Identify key loan documents.
- Discover loan accounting and financial statement presentation
Prerequisites
- None
Advanced Preparation
None
Author Details
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Robert Stephens
Rob Stephens is the Founder of CFO Perspective, which provides continuing education courses for CPAs and financial management courses for business advisors and staff. He has been quoted in Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Business Insider, Business News Daily, and many other news sources. Rob has a 25-year career that includes serving as CFO for two banks and a health clinic system. He was also Director of Operations at a $4 Billion bank and SVP of Finance of a $2 Billion credit union. Rob is an adjunct instructor for the MBA program at Gonzaga University.
Rob holds a Masters of Science in Personal Financial Planning and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Therapy from Kansas State University. He received a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington and is a CPA.
NASBA Sponsor
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$40.00
CPE
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Purchase options
Self-Study Course
Business Loan Basics (Text Version)
- by Robert Stephens
- Credits: 3.00
$40.00
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