Financial Statement Analysis for MBAs
Master financial statement analysis for informed decision-making. Learn to interpret, forecast, and value firms using financial reports.
Master financial statement analysis for informed decision-making. Learn to interpret, forecast, and value firms using financial reports.
This comprehensive course on Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs equips you with essential skills to analyze, interpret, and leverage financial information for informed decision-making. Designed for those with some financial background, the course covers financial reporting from a user's perspective, employing various tools to dissect financial reports, forecast statements, and value firms. You'll gain practical experience in critical thinking and applying financial analysis techniques to real-world scenarios. The curriculum spans from basic accounting principles to advanced topics like SEC filings, ratio analysis, and accounting quality assessment, providing a holistic view of financial statement analysis.
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What you'll learn
Understand and interpret the main financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Analyze SEC filings and extract key information for decision-making
Calculate and interpret important financial ratios for liquidity, solvency, profitability, and efficiency
Perform vertical and horizontal analysis of financial statements
Compute return ratios and understand their performance drivers
Evaluate dividend yield and the implications of share buybacks
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4.6 Hours PreRecorded video
17 quizzes
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course on Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, and utilize financial information for informed decision-making. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from basic accounting principles to advanced financial analysis techniques. Students will learn to examine financial reports from a user's perspective, use various tools to break down financial statements, forecast financial performance, and value firms. The course emphasizes critical thinking and practical application, preparing students to handle complex financial scenarios in real-world business environments. Key areas of focus include SEC filings, balance sheet and income statement ratio analysis, return ratios, dividend yield calculations, share buybacks, and assessing accounting quality. By the end of the course, students will have a robust toolkit for financial analysis and a deeper understanding of how financial information impacts business decisions.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Introduction to Financial Statements & Basic Accounting Principles
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Basic Accounting Principles and the Differences Between Book, Intrinsic, and Market Value of Equity
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction to SEC filings
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Income Statement Ratio Analysis
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Return Ratio Analysis
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Dividend Yield and Share Buybacks
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Accounting Quality
Module 9 · 2 Hours to complete
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Expert in Corporate Finance and Accounting Education
Brian Hamm serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business, bringing extensive corporate leadership experience to academia. An alumnus of UIUC with a BS in Accountancy (1995), his distinguished career includes roles as Chief Financial Officer at both TruGreen (2017-2018) and Energizer Holdings (2015-2017), along with various executive positions at PepsiAmericas and Price Waterhouse. His teaching excellence has been consistently recognized, earning him the 2024 Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching Award from UIUC and the Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award from the Gies Business Alumni Association. He teaches advanced courses including Financial Statement Analysis and Accounting Institutions and Regulations, bringing real-world expertise to the classroom. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of cross-functional business understanding and data-driven decision-making, particularly in preparing future business leaders for the rapidly evolving corporate landscape
Influential Leader in Accountancy and Graduate Education
Dr. Nerissa C. Brown is the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and a Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she also serves as the Chief Learning Innovation Officer and holds the PwC Faculty Fellowship as well as the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Faculty Fellowship. With a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Maryland, Dr. Brown's research focuses on corporate financial reporting, strategic disclosure practices, and the behavioral biases affecting capital markets. She has published extensively in leading academic journals and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to education, including the Lester H. McKeever Outstanding Leader in Advancing Diversity Award from the Illinois CPA Society. In her role as Associate Dean, she is dedicated to enhancing graduate education and fostering innovative learning experiences. Dr. Brown is also actively involved in various editorial boards and committees within the accounting profession, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of accountancy through research, teaching, and leadership.
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