Financial Statement Analysis, online course
After completing the course, students understand the underlying theory of financial analysis and valuation. They can assess the profitability and risk of a company using financial statement ratios and other analytical tools. They have knowledge and skills needed in analyzing financial statements in various decision-making situations. In particular, they can answer the important question: “what is this company really worth?"
Schedule:
–
Teaching time:
Self-paced
Location:
Online
Topic:
Finance, accounting and economics
Form of learning:
Online
Provider:
Aalto University Open University
Level:
Advanced
Credits:
6 By Aalto University (ECTS)
Fee:
€ 90.00
Application period:
12.4.2023
– 8.5.2023
Target group and prerequisites
Intermediate level courses 22C00100 Introduction to Financial Accounting (Kirjanpito) and 22C00400 Financial Accounting (Tuloslaskenta) or equivalent knowledge.
Course description
Learning Outcomes
This course is intended for students interested in financial statement analysis. After completing the course, students understand the underlying theory of financial analysis and valuation. They can assess the profitability and risk of a company using financial statement ratios and other analytical tools. They have knowledge and skills needed in analyzing financial statements in various decision-making situations. In particular, they can answer the important question: “what is this company really worth?"
Content
1. Understanding the Business
2. Accounting Analysis
3. Financial Ratio Analysis
4. Cash Flow Analysis
5. Forecasting
6. Cost of Capital
7. Firm Valuation
8. Valuation Ratios
9. Accounting Flexibility and Earnings Quality
