The Fundamental Financial Analysis course is designed for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in financial analysis. Whether you're a professional seeking to enhance your analytical skills, or someone transitioning into finance, this course will equip you with the essential tools to assess a company’s financial health.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Who is this course most suitable for:
- Learners with a basic understanding of finance concepts but new to financial analysis.
- Those aspiring to careers in finance, accounting, or investment banking.
- Entrepreneurs or business owners seeking to understand financial reports for informed decision-making.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Interpret and evaluate financial statements to assess a company’s financial performance.
- Make informed business and investment decisions based on financial analysis.
Overview
Syllabus
- Section 1: Getting familiar with the fundamentals
- In this section, students will learn the basic financial analysis terms, become familiar with the three primary financial statements and what they represent, and understand the difference between profits on an income statement and cash flow.
- Section 2: Deeper dive into the financial statements
- In this section, students will learn how to develop a basic skillset for assessing a company's financial health by reviewing their financial statements. This includes understanding simple ratios like the current, debt-equity, and profit margin ratios.
- Section 3: Looking at value of money
- In this section, students will learn financial concepts like net present value, internal rate of return, and return on investment which involve analysing discounted cash flows to properly evaluate investments.
Taught by
Tansy Rothwell
