Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Modeling
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Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Modeling
This course is part of Corporate Restructuring and Valuation Specialization
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What you'll learn
Analyze financial distress, bankruptcy frameworks, and restructuring strategies.
Apply financial modeling to forecast cash flows and recovery values.
Evaluate creditor outcomes and post-restructuring performance.
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May 2026
9 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
Learn how companies navigate financial distress, restructure operations, and recover value through bankruptcy and financial modeling. Build practical skills in restructuring analysis and recovery valuation used in real-world finance.
This course provides a structured introduction to corporate restructuring and bankruptcy analysis. You will explore financial distress scenarios, understand distressed debt, and examine key bankruptcy frameworks such as Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 liquidation. You will learn how restructuring decisions impact creditors, investors, and corporate strategy, supported by real-world case discussions. The course also introduces cross-border insolvency concepts and post-bankruptcy corporate recovery strategies. A key focus of the course is financial modeling in restructuring. You will learn how to forecast cash flows from restructured operations, calculate Net Asset Value (NAV), and estimate asset recovery for creditors. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze distressed companies, apply restructuring models, and evaluate recovery outcomes—preparing you for roles in investment banking, corporate finance, and restructuring advisory.
This module introduces the core concepts of corporate restructuring and financial distress. Learners explore the meaning and types of restructuring, understand distressed debt scenarios, and examine key bankruptcy filings. The module also explains Chapter 11 bankruptcy and how it enables companies to reorganize financial obligations while continuing operations.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
6 videos•Total 35 minutes
- Introduction to Restructuring Modeling•3 minutes
- What is Restructuring and Types•6 minutes
- Distressed Debt Scenario•8 minutes
- What Filings to Look At•3 minutes
- What is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy•6 minutes
- More on Chapter 11•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Understanding Financial Distress•10 minutes
- Key Bankruptcy Filings and Framework•10 minutes
- Foundations of Corporate Restructuring•30 minutes
This module explores the practical application of bankruptcy laws and restructuring strategies. Learners examine the benefits of Chapter 11, compare Chapter 11 with Chapter 7 liquidation, and study real bankruptcy cases to understand restructuring outcomes. The module also introduces cross-border insolvency through Chapter 15 and analyzes how companies communicate guidance after emerging from bankruptcy.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
6 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Benefits of Chapter 11•7 minutes
- Chapter 11 vs Chapter 7•4 minutes
- Explaining a Case of Bankruptcy•10 minutes
- Explaining a Case of Bankruptcy Continues•11 minutes
- Company Guidance Post Bankruptcy Scenario•11 minutes
- Chapter 15•7 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Chapter 11 in Practice•10 minutes
- Global Bankruptcy Context and Corporate Recovery•10 minutes
- Bankruptcy Process and Strategic Implications•30 minutes
This module focuses on the financial modeling techniques used in corporate restructuring. Learners explore how analysts build restructuring models, forecast cash flows from new business operations, and estimate company value after reorganization. The module also introduces key valuation concepts such as Net Asset Value and Net Asset Recovery Value to evaluate creditor recovery and financial viability.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
5 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Restructuring Modeling•9 minutes
- Restructuring Modeling Continues•7 minutes
- Calculating Cash from New Business•7 minutes
- Net Asset Value•9 minutes
- Net Asset Recovery Value•11 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Building the Restructuring Model•10 minutes
- Valuation and Recovery Analysis•10 minutes
- Financial Modeling in Corporate Restructuring•30 minutes
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