Unit 5: Credit Analysis & Rating
8 hrs Credit Analysis: Importance of Credit Analysis; Stages of Credit Analysis; Profitability Analysis and Pricing of Loans; Credit Risk Analysis (Debt Ratios and Risk of Leverage); Analysis of Working Capital; Liquidity; Operating and Cash Cycle Risk. Credit Rating: Measurement of Risk; Objective of Rating; Internal & External Rating; Model Credit Rating; Methodology of Rating; Internal & External Comparison; Model Rating Formats. Activities 1. Case Analysis: Students will analyze a loan proposal and assess the borrower's creditworthiness using the principles of credit appraisal. 2. Balance Sheet Analysis: Students will analyze a company's balance sheet to evaluate its financial position, liquidity, solvency, and creditworthiness. 3. Ratio Analysis: Students will calculate and interpret key financial ratios to assess credit risk and repayment capacity. 4. Group Discussion: Students will discuss different types of credit facilities, letters of credit, bank guarantees, and operational risk management practices. 5. Presentation: Students will prepare and deliver a presentation on credit rating methods, operational risk management, or loan pricing and profitability analysis.