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Overview

This seminar provides delegates with an understanding of the contextual framework of the U.S. public finance market, as well as the tools to begin analyzing key public finance credits. Using case studies, spreadsheets and group discussions, the course covers municipalities, state government, special authorities, essential purpose revenue bonds, and higher education, and also introduces the sectors of health care and housing.

Course Objective

Upon the completion of this seminar, delegates will be able to:

• Begin analyzing financial and debt statements of public finance credits

• Discern between corporate and municipal credit risk

• Understand the underpinnings of the U.S. public finance market

• Identify the main public finance securities and their relative strengths

• Assess the key public finance credit risks

• Recognize signs of distress for public finance credits

• Understand Moody's rating methodology in the public finance context

This seminar employs a combination of instructor-led sessions, case studies, group exercises, computer-based simulations and discussions.

Course Agenda

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Moody’s Training Services Group

Introduction to Public Finance

A two-day course ~ US$2,795