CFA Level I

## Overview

Our free CFA Level I Corporate Issuers notes cover everything you need to know for this module. From capital budgeting and cost of capital, capital structure and payout, to governance and stakeholder management, we've got you covered. Whether you're in a classroom or taking the self-study route, these notes provide added peace of mind, knowing that you have everything you need to help consolidate and revise effectively for CFA Level I exam. Think something could be better? [Give us a shout on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created comprehensive study guides for all CFA Level I topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [Ethical and Professional Standards](./cfa-level1-ethical-and-professional-standards)
- [Quantitative Methods](./cfa-level1-quantitative-methods)
- [Economics](./cfa-level1-economics)
- [Financial Statement Analysis](./cfa-level1-financial-statement-analysis)
- [Corporate Issuers](./cfa-level1-corporate-issuers)
- [Equity Investments](./cfa-level1-equity-investments)
- [Fixed Income](./cfa-level1-fixed-income)
- [Derivatives](./cfa-level1-derivatives)
- [Alternative Investments](./cfa-level1-alternative-investments)
- [Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning](./cfa-level1-portfolio-management-and-wealth-planning)

## 1. Capital budgeting and cost of capital

- [WACC and component costs](./cfa-level1-capital-budgeting-and-cost-of-capital-wacc-and-component-costs)
- [Project evaluation and cash flows](./cfa-level1-capital-budgeting-and-cost-of-capital-project-evaluation-and-cash-flows)
- [Risk analysis sensitivity and scenarios](./cfa-level1-capital-budgeting-and-cost-of-capital-risk-analysis-sensitivity-and-scenarios)

## 2. Capital structure and payout

- [Leverage and capital structure theories](./cfa-level1-capital-structure-and-payout-leverage-and-capital-structure-theories)
- [Dividend policy and share repurchases](./cfa-level1-capital-structure-and-payout-dividend-policy-and-share-repurchases)
- [Working capital management](./cfa-level1-capital-structure-and-payout-working-capital-management)

## 3. Governance and stakeholder management

- [Board structure roles and independence](./cfa-level1-governance-and-stakeholder-management-board-structure-roles-and-independence)
- [ESG considerations in corporate finance](./cfa-level1-governance-and-stakeholder-management-esg-considerations-in-corporate-finance)
- [Agency issues and compensation design](./cfa-level1-governance-and-stakeholder-management-agency-issues-and-compensation-design)


Free CFA Level I Corporate Issuers Study Guide