The objective of Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand, and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used.
Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants
Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants
Instructors: Brian Hamm
7,207 already enrolled
Included with 
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8
(60 reviews)
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 18 hours
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree
What you'll learn
Highlight the unique information found in each of the five financial statements.
Navigate common SEC filings and search for information.
Calculate and understand the drivers of common return ratios.
Identify ways to detect accounting quality issues.
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
17 quizzes
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
There are 9 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
What's included
5 videos4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will review financial statement and accounting basic principles.
What's included
8 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn the differences between the book value, intrinsic value, and market value of equity.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will obtain an understanding of the most common SEC filings and the information included within them.
What's included
9 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will gain an understanding of common financial ratios and learn how to calculate various balance sheet ratios.
What's included
10 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn how to calculate various income statement ratios and how to conduct vertical and horizontal income statement analysis.
What's included
5 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn how to compute return ratios and understand their performance drivers.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will gain an understanding of dividend yield and its calculation, and the valuation role and implications of share buybacks,
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn what is meant by accounting quality, understand why "accounting quality" matters and how to detect issues.
What's included
5 videos3 readings2 quizzes
Instructors
Instructor ratings
4.7 (13 ratings)Offered by
Recommended if you're interested in Business Essentials
Coursera Project Network
University of Pennsylvania
Corporate Finance Institute
IESE Business School
Build toward a degree
This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
4.8
60 reviews
- 5 stars
78.33%
- 4 stars
21.66%
- 3 stars
0%
- 2 stars
0%
- 1 star
0%
Showing 3 of 60
NM
5
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Word to word in-depth explanation. The quality of course is amazing.
RC
5
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023
THIS COURSE IS REALLY HELPFULL TO ME. THANKS FOR THIS COURSE
RJ
4
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2024
The course gave a broad overview of the Financial Reporting and Ratio Analysis, which I found to be more useful in Corporate Accounting.
New to Business Essentials? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
You will be eligible for a full refund until 2 weeks after your payment date. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the 2-week refund period. View our full refund policy.
Yes! Coursera provides financial aid to learners who would like to complete a course but cannot afford the course fee. To apply for aid, select "Learn more and apply" in the Financial Aid section below the "Enroll" button. You'll be prompted to complete a simple application; no other paperwork is required.