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Financial Markets Explained

Understanding financial markets and financial analysis is taking on new proportions in the midst of a major global financial shift. Volatility in commodities market, the collapse of major financial institutions, and a rapid decline in the real estate markets has threatened every aspect of our economy. Attorneys are faced with new challenges in the midst of these changes and therefore must develop a solid understanding of these concepts to best serve their clients. This course offers a brief overview of factors most influencing the financial markets today.

Schedule

I. Introduction to Accounting

  • Corporate Balance Sheet
  • Loss of Confidence
  • Accounting Problems

II. Subprime Lending

  • Subprime Mortgages
  • Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDO's)
  • Credit Default Swaps (CDS's)

III. Structured Finance/Derivatives

IV. Mark-to-Market

  • FASB Rules
  • Write-Downs

V. Short Selling

  • FASB Rules
  • Write-Downs

VI. Case: AIG--What Went Wrong?

VII. Review