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Derivatives for beginners 1 Credit

Sep 16, 2022, 01:30 PM ET

Derivatives for beginners 1 Credit

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Sep 16, 2022, 01:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To discuss the basics of derivatives and how they work.
  • To explore the history of derivatives and the current regulatory landscape.
  • To explain the fundamental components of a derivative and how they are traded.
  • To analyze the difference between cleared and over-the-counter derivatives.
  • To discuss the basics of swaps: characteristics, examples, and use.

Course Overview

This course is valid up to December 31st, 2023 for CFP Professionals. It is advisable to complete this course before that to process the credit on time.

Derivatives continue to serve as a very effective method for entities to hedge their business risks. Entities use it to reduce their exposure to interest rates, currency exchange, and general market risks that they encounter in running their businesses. Derivatives have become popular tools for "hedging" (i.e. reducing) financial risk; they have also become an increasingly standard item on big companies' balance sheets.

This CPE course introduces participants to derivatives and their markets, both on exchanges and over the counter. It will be set at an introductory level although some knowledge of financial services is assumed

Following are the major topics covered in this CPE Finance webinar:

  • Meaning of Derivatives
  • History of Derivatives
  • Types of Derivatives
  • Hedging and Speculation
  • Terms of Derivatives
  • Examples for better understanding

This CPE course concludes with deeper dive into the history of derivatives experiencing a meteoric rise to prominence over the years and lastly getting the hang of interest rate swaps.

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Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 310317) 1 CE Approved
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 310317) 1 CE Approved
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Craig Haymaker

Chief Operating Officer (COO), HedgeStar

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Mr. Haymaker is Chief Operating Officer of HedgeStar where he oversees the risk management consulting, hedge accounting and valuation groups.  He is a subject matter expert in financial reporting and accounting for debt, equities, derivatives and other financial instruments. Mr. Haymaker has over 11 years of audit, professional accounting, and risk management experience.  Mr. Haymaker has held positions with top companies including Deloitte & Touche LLP (Boston), Liberty Mutual Group (Boston) and U.S. Bank (Minneapolis) with a focus on treasury departments, capital markets and risk functions. 

 Mr. Haymaker is also an Events Committee Chair and Steering Committee Member for the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA) in Minneapolis.

 Mr. Haymaker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Stonehill College, and earned his CPA accreditation in 2010.


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