Full course description
What will I learn?
- How to evaluate the performance of a business with reference to its financial reports.
- How to conduct financial analysis by integrating information across its balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement (as opposed to viewing data in isolation).
- How to identify early warning signs of potential financial difficulties in a business and thus be forward-looking in your approach.
- How to assess risks in a business by reference to its financial reports.
- How to identify the assumptions and estimates that are made by managers in constructing their financial reports and assess the implications for interpreting the performance of a business.
- How to measure and interpret the sustainable growth rate of a business and identify implications for its future heath.
- How to distinguish between the income statement and the statement of comprehensive income of a business.
- How to measure the operating cash cycle of a business and assess the implications for the funding needs of the business.
- How to determine if a firm is generating appropriate returns on its assets and for its owners.
This course requires approximately 2 - 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments. The total video time for this course is 4 Hours 15 minutes.
If you pass this course you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn't a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.
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