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.
Fundamentals of Financial Analysis
Fundamentals of Financial Analysis
Instructor: Tansy Rothwell
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Financial language and statements
Interrelationships between key financial metrics across statements
Future cash flow projection concepts, including time value of money
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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November 2024
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There are 3 modules in this course
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.
What's included
12 readings1 assignment
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.
What's included
8 readings1 assignment
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.
What's included
12 readings1 assignment
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