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Financial Statement Analysis

This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of financial statements, what financial statements mean, how to analyze them, and how to utilize them for specific purposes. Read more.

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Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
3h 23m

Dr. Knight's journey into the world of accounting ignited with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from LSU and a Master’s in Accountancy from the University of North Texas. He launched his career with Deloitte and Touche, LLP, one of the Big Four accounting giants, where he not only sharpened his expertise but also earned his CPA credentials. With over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning tax, financial reporting, analysis, and business management, Dr. Knight has become a powerhouse in

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Accountants
  • Business owners
  • Entrepreneurs

What you’ll learn: 

  • An overview of financial statements
  • What are financial statements
  • How to analyze financial statements
  • How to utilize financial statements for specific purposes

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

Financial statements may be made by accountants but they are not for accountants. So, who uses financial statements?  Why do they use the financials? In this course, we will delve into these topics to understand why financial statement analysis is so important.

The objective of the financial statements are to provide external users with a window into the company. But do we understand what we see in that window? Let’s begin understanding the financial statements by using time series analysis. 

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned to analyze financial statements.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about financial statements.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Getting An Overview
Introduction 00:00:00
Why We Analyze Financial Statements 00:00:00
GAAP – The Rules 00:00:00
Section 2 - Meet The Financial Times
Timing Is Everything 00:00:00
Earnings Management 00:00:00
Balance Sheet Part One 00:00:00
Balance Sheet Part Two 00:00:00
Balance Sheet Part Three 00:00:00
Statement Of Cash Flows 00:00:00
Section 3 - Analysis Of The Financial Statements
Time Series 00:00:00
Ratios 00:00:00
Applying Ratios 00:00:00
Valuation 00:00:00
Section 4 - Utilizing Financial Statements For Specific Purposes
Credit 00:00:00
Contracts 00:00:00
Executive Compensation 00:00:00
Leases 00:00:00
Owners’ Equity 00:00:00
Earnings Per Share 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Accountants
  • Business owners
  • Entrepreneurs

What you’ll learn: 

  • An overview of financial statements
  • What are financial statements
  • How to analyze financial statements
  • How to utilize financial statements for specific purposes

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

Financial statements may be made by accountants but they are not for accountants. So, who uses financial statements?  Why do they use the financials? In this course, we will delve into these topics to understand why financial statement analysis is so important.

The objective of the financial statements are to provide external users with a window into the company. But do we understand what we see in that window? Let’s begin understanding the financial statements by using time series analysis. 

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned to analyze financial statements.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about financial statements.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Getting An Overview
Introduction 00:00:00
Why We Analyze Financial Statements 00:00:00
GAAP – The Rules 00:00:00
Section 2 - Meet The Financial Times
Timing Is Everything 00:00:00
Earnings Management 00:00:00
Balance Sheet Part One 00:00:00
Balance Sheet Part Two 00:00:00
Balance Sheet Part Three 00:00:00
Statement Of Cash Flows 00:00:00
Section 3 - Analysis Of The Financial Statements
Time Series 00:00:00
Ratios 00:00:00
Applying Ratios 00:00:00
Valuation 00:00:00
Section 4 - Utilizing Financial Statements For Specific Purposes
Credit 00:00:00
Contracts 00:00:00
Executive Compensation 00:00:00
Leases 00:00:00
Owners’ Equity 00:00:00
Earnings Per Share 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00

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