Financial Statement Analysis – Ratio Analysis

Course Overview

• Course Title: Financial Statement Analysis – Ratio Analysis
• Instructor: Robert (Bob) Steele
• Target Audience:
  • Aspiring accountants
  • Finance professionals
  • Business owners
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
  • Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations
  • Knowledge of basic spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Eagerness to learn and apply financial analysis techniques
  • Access to a computer or laptop with internet connectivity

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Vertical analysis
  • Horizontal analysis
  • Ratio analysis
  • Liquidity ratios
  • Efficiency ratios
  • Profitability ratios
  • Solvency ratios
  • Market prospects ratios
  • Financial statement analysis report
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Analyzing financial statements
  • Comparing financial data as percentages
  • Assessing trends and progress in financial performance
  • Evaluating liquidity and solvency
  • Calculating and interpreting profitability ratios
  • Assessing market performance
  • Communicating financial analysis findings

Course Format

• Duration: 24.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Assignments
  • 5 articles
  • 50 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion