1. Introduction to Corporate Finance

    Content: This chapter provides an overview of corporate finance, explaining the need for finance in business, types of finance (short term, medium term, and long term), and the role of finance in business growth and sustainability.

    Objective: To understand the significance of finance in business operations and how companies manage and allocate financial resources.

 2. Sources of Corporate Finance

    Content: Discusses various sources from which companies can raise finance, including equity shares, preference shares, debentures, loans, public deposits, and retained earnings. It compares the advantages and disadvantages of each source.

    Objective: To familiarize students with different financial instruments and methods companies use to raise capital.

 3. Issue of Shares

    Content: Covers the process of issuing shares to raise equity capital. Topics include types of shares (equity and preference), methods of issuing shares (public issue, private placement), and the regulatory framework.

    Objective: To understand the steps involved in issuing shares and the legal and procedural requirements for companies raising capital through equity.

 4. Issue of Debentures

    Content: Explains the concept of debentures as a debt instrument, types of debentures (secured and unsecured), and the procedure for issuing debentures. It also highlights the difference between debentures and shares.

    Objective: To provide knowledge about how companies raise debt capital through debentures and the responsibilities that come with issuing them.

 5. Deposits

    Content: Discusses public and private deposits as a source of corporate finance. The chapter explains the rules and regulations governing deposits, interest rates, and the process of inviting and accepting deposits.

    Objective: To understand how companies raise funds through public deposits and the regulatory environment surrounding deposit acceptance.

 6. Correspondence with Members

    Content: Focuses on the types of communication and correspondence a company secretary has with shareholders, including notices, circulars, and letters related to general meetings, dividends, and other shareholder matters.

    Objective: To develop skills in drafting professional communication with shareholders and understanding the legal requirements for such communication.

 7. Correspondence with Debenture holders

    Content: Covers the nature of correspondence with debenture holders, including letters regarding interest payments, redemption, conversion of debentures, and other related matters.

    Objective: To learn how to effectively communicate with debenture holders, ensuring transparency and adherence to legal obligations.

 8. Correspondence with Depositors

    Content: Focuses on drafting correspondence related to public deposits, including deposit receipts, renewal notices, interest payments, and repayment of deposits.

    Objective: To gain an understanding of the communication process between a company and its depositors, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

 9. Depository System

    Content: Explains the modern depository system for holding securities electronically, reducing paperwork, and improving the efficiency of share transfers. It covers the role of depositories (NSDL and CDSL) and Depository Participants (DPs).

    Objective: To understand how the depository system works and its importance in streamlining the buying, selling, and holding of securities.

 10. Dividend and Interest

    Content: Discusses the concepts of dividends (profit distribution to shareholders) and interest (payment to debenture holders and depositors). It also covers the procedures for declaring and distributing dividends.

    Objective: To comprehend the significance of dividends and interest as a source of income for investors and the procedures companies follow to distribute them.

 11. Financial Market

    Content: Provides an overview of the financial markets, including the money market and the capital market. It explains the role of financial markets in mobilizing funds, providing liquidity, and supporting investment.

    Objective: To gain insights into how financial markets operate and their role in supporting business finance and investment activities.

 12. Stock Exchange

    Content: Discusses the functioning of stock exchanges, the role of stock brokers, listing of securities, and stock market indices. It highlights the importance of the stock exchange in facilitating the buying and selling of securities.

    Objective: To understand the role of the stock exchange in the economy, its importance for companies and investors, and how it contributes to capital formation.