What will you in the The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis Course
Understand the foundational accounting principles and how they relate to financial analysis.
Interpret and analyze key financial statements: balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Apply ratio analysis to assess profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and leverage.
Recognize the limitations of financial statements and the impact of accounting choices on financial decision-making.
Utilize discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for evaluating investment opportunities and measuring value creation
Program Overview
1. An Introduction to Accounting Principles: The Language of Capital Markets
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
Define and explain the key financial statements produced by a company.
Discuss core elements within those statements using real-world examples.
2. An Intuition-based Introduction to Financial Analysis
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Demonstrate how financial analysts use ratio analysis to measure company performance.
Utilize information from financial statements to perform financial analysis techniques.
3. The Links Between Accounting Principles and Financial Decision-making
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Highlight pitfalls associated with uncritical use of financial statements.
Discuss how accounting principles can influence corporate financial decision-making.
4. Value Measurement via Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
⏳ Duration: 4 hours
Introduce DCF analysis as a tool for assessing future financial outcomes.
Evaluate financial decisions using forward-looking financial statement information.
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Job Outlook
Essential for professionals aiming to strengthen their financial analysis skills.
Applicable across various roles such as Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, and Corporate Finance Associate.
Beneficial for individuals preparing for certifications like CFA or pursuing advanced finance degrees.
Enhances decision-making capabilities in investment, budgeting, and financial planning contexts.
Specification: The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis
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