Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance
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Course Summary
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the income statement, a financial statement that provides key insights into a company's profitability.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to read and interpret financial statements
- Understand the importance of the income statement in evaluating a company's financial health
- Gain practical skills in analyzing and interpreting income statements
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Financial Analyst
- USA: $63,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- Accountant
- USA: $50,000
- India: ₹3,50,000
- Spain: €25,000
- Investment Banker
- USA: $110,000
- India: ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €65,000
Related Topics for further study
- Financial Statements
- Profitability Analysis
- Financial Health Evaluation
- Income Statement Analysis
- Financial Management
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to read and interpret income statements
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial data
- Enhanced financial management skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Familiarity with financial statements
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Financial Statements and Analysis
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Financial Modeling and Valuation
Notable People in This Field
- Investor and Business Magnate
- Chairman and CEO, General Motors
Related Books
Description
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of financial statements with an emphasis on the income statement. Building on the foundation formed in the first course, you will learn about the third of our three measurement questions and how the income statement helps to answer this final measurement question. Returning to the real business people introduced in the first course, this second course describes the basic content of income statement in a simple yet relevant context. The course ends by summarizing many of the lessons learned in both courses to leave you with a lasting impression about what financial statements are and how accounting can work for you. We all know that accounting is “the language of business”; let’s make learning this language engaging, and perhaps even fun!
Outline
- Course Orientation
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Glossary
- Updating Your Profile
- Social Media
- Orientation Quiz
- Module 1: How Did You Perform? Introducing the Income Statement
- 1-1. How Do You Perform?
- 1-2. A Look at Cost of Goods Sold
- Overview & Readings
- Module 1 Readings
- Lesson 1-1 Practice Quiz
- Lesson 1-2 Practice Quiz
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 2: Finishing Out the Income Statement and Managing Cash
- 2-1. Finishing Out Income Statements
- 2-2. How Did You Manage Cash?
- Overview & Readings
- Module 2 Readings
- Lesson 2-1 Practice Quiz
- Lesson 2-2 Practice Quiz
- Module 2 Quiz
- Module 3: Final Elements of Financial Statements
- 3-1. Taking Note of the Notes to the Financial Statements
- 3-2. The Auditor’s Report
- Module 3 Overview
- Module 3 Readings
- Lesson 3-1 Practice Quiz
- Lesson 3-2 Practice Quiz
- Module 3 Quiz
- Module 4: Wrapping Up Financial Statements and What Lies Ahead
- 4-1. Ratios that Help Tell a Story
- 4-2. Looking Back and Ahead
- Gies Online Programs
- Overview & Readings
- Module 4 Readings
- Congratulations!
- Lesson 4-1 Practice Quiz
- Lesson 4-2 Practice Quiz
- Module 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn how to analyze and understand financial statements with Coursera's Income Statement course. Students praise the in-depth explanations and real-world examples provided by the instructor.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides real-world examples to help students understand financial statements.Pros from User Reviews
- Instructor provides clear and easy-to-follow explanations
- Real-world examples help students understand concepts
- Course is well-structured and easy to navigate
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content too basic
- The course is only an introduction to income statements
- Some users found the quizzes and assignments to be too easy
Kevin E. Jackson
4.7 Raiting
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