The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course on Financial Analysis teaches learners how to analyze financial statements and make informed financial decisions. Students will learn how to use ratios, trend analysis, and cash flow analysis to make better business decisions.Key Learning Points
- Learn to analyze financial statements using ratios, trend analysis, and cash flow analysis
- Understand how to make informed financial decisions for your business
- Gain practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $100,000 - $150,000
- India: ₹10,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
- Spain: €50,000 - €80,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $100,000 - $150,000
- India: ₹10,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
- Spain: €50,000 - €80,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹8,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €60,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand financial statements and how to analyze them
- Learn how to use ratios, trend analysis, and cash flow analysis to make informed financial decisions
- Gain practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Familiarity with Excel or other spreadsheet software
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Financial Modeling and Valuation
- Introduction to Corporate Finance
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Description
In this course, participants will learn the foundations of accounting principles and financial analysis, develop an understanding of the links between these, and the measurement of value creation at the firm level. This is the first course in a four-course Specialization on the Essentials of Corporate Financial Analysis and Decision-Making, created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon).
View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/jeoa83t
Outline
- An Introduction to Accounting Principles: The Language of Capital Markets
- Essentials of Corporate Finance Specialization Overview
- The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis - Overview
- 1.0 Welcome and Introduction (It all begins with accounting)
- 1.1 The Balance Sheet 1: Assets (What the company owns)
- 1.2 The Balance Sheet 2: Liabilities (What the company owes)
- 1.3 The Balance Sheet 3: Equity (What the owners own)
- 1.4 The Profit and Loss Statement: Revenues (What the company earns)
- 1.5 The Profit and Loss Statement: Expenses (What the company spends)
- Course Syllabus
- Your Teaching Team
- Week 1 Outline
- Start of Course Survey
- Resources
- Social Media
- Study Tools and Tips
- Week 1 practice quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
- Week 1 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
- An Intuition-based Introduction to Financial Analysis
- 2.0 Introduction: An Intuitive Understanding of Financial Analysis (Let‘s get crunching!)
- 2.1 Profitability Measures 1 (When is good really good?)
- 2.2 Profitability Measures 2 (When is really good, good enough?)
- 2.3 Leverage Measures (Creating value with other people‘s money)
- 2.4 Efficiency Measures (Are we doing more with less?)
- 2.5 Liquidity Measures (Staying ahead of the curve?)
- Mid Course Check-in
- A View from Industry with BNY Mellon
- Week 2 Outline
- Week 2 practice quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
- Week 2 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
- The Links Between Accounting Principles and Financial Decision-making
- 3.0 Accounting Principles and Financial Decision-Making (Trust in numbers)
- 3.1 Limitations 1: Historical Cost And Market Value (The market is always right...)
- 3.2 Limitations 2: Accrual versus Cash Accounting (Money in the bank)
- 3.3 Limitations 3: Profit versus Wealth Creation (Raising the bar)
- 3.4 Accounting Scandals 1: The Fall-out From Enron (What to look out for…)
- 3.5 Accounting Scandals 2: Earnings Management (Smoke and mirrors)
- Week 3 Outline
- Week 3 practice quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
- Week 3 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
- Value Measurement via Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- 4.0 Value Measurement Using Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- 4.1 Discounting Cash Flows (Not every dollar is equal)
- 4.2 Forecasting Cash Flows (Back to the future)
- 4.3 Fair Value Using Net Present Value (Finance meets accounting)
- 4.4 Caution When Using DCF Analysis (Rubbish in… rubbish out)
- 4.5 The Accountant Signs Off (A summary of the course)
- Week 4 Outline
- Academic Integrity
- Where to From Here? The Next Step.
- End of Course Survey
- Week 4 practice quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
- Week 4 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
- Course Final Exam - This quiz contributes 40% towards your final grade
- Peer Assessment Calculations - Worth 10% of your final grade
Summary of User Reviews
The Financial Analysis course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users have praised the course for its comprehensiveness and practical approach. Overall, users recommend the course for anyone interested in financial analysis.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
ComprehensivenessPros from User Reviews
- Practical approach to financial analysis
- Great for beginners and intermediate learners
- Well-structured and easy to follow
- Useful resources and exercises provided
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Lengthy lectures may be overwhelming for some learners
- Limited interaction with instructors and other learners
- No option for personalized feedback or grading
Paul Kofman
4.7 Raiting
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