Length and Schedule
10 hour course
Sundays
October 1st 10am – 12pm EDT
October 15th 10am – 12pm EDT
October 22nd 10am – 12pm EDT
November 5th 9am – 11am EST
November 12th 9am – 11am EST
Who This Course is For
Anyone preparing to write the CS-1 Engineering Economics technical exam (November 30th, 2023).
Syllabus
Basic concepts of engineering economics through understanding of the theoretical and conceptual financial project analysis. Types and applications of Engineering Economic Decisions. Capital, cash flow, and the time value of money concepts. Nominal and Effective Interest rates when considering loans, mortgages, and bonds. The application of Present Worth Analysis, Annual Equivalent Analysis and Rate of Return Analysis in evaluating independent projects, comparing mutually exclusive projects, analyzing lease vs. buy alternatives and making decisions. After – Tax Financial Analysis requiring an understanding of Capital Cost Allowance (Depreciation) and Corporate Income Tax. Measurement of inflation, incorporation of inflationary effects. Understanding methods of Financing and Capital Budgeting. Break-even, sensitivity and risk analyses.
Resources Included
- CS-A1 Exam G
- CS-A1 Exam H
- CS-A1 Exam J