bay street 101 preparation session march 12, 2013
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Bay Street 101Preparation Session
March 12, 2013
What is Finance?
Have you ever made financial decision? Believe it or not, EVERY DAY
Finance addresses questions regarding VALUE
Finance is an area between Economics and Accounting
What is Finance?
Allocate limited resources over time so as to maximize one’s utility
Maximize expected return subject to risk and other constraints
Raise capital and invest in profitable projects
Is Finance Right For You?
Yes if you are looking for a career that is interesting, rewarding, energetic, dynamic, applicable, creative, ….
Yes if you are good at logic and decision-making
Yes if you are interested in the financial markets
Career in Finance
Banking Loan manager Mortgage manager Branch manager Personal/private banking account manager
Career in Finance
Investment Banking Equity research Initial public offer Seasoned offering Mergers & acquisitions Trading
Career in Finance
Asset Management Mutual fund manager Pension funds (CPP, OTPP) Insurance companies
Financial Planning Financial advisor/consultant
Career in Finance
Corporations Treasurer Chief financial officer
Public Sector Ministry of Finance Bank of Canada
Career in Finance
Accounting Firms – the Big Four Insurance Companies Hedge Funds Private Equity Firms
Professional Designation
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) CSWP, PFP, CIM, MTI https://www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/home.xhtm
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) https://www.fpsc.ca/
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) https://www.cfainstitute.org
Get Ready?
Accounting courses Connections & Networking Extracurricular activities Read financial news daily
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