How to Read a Financial Statement
Learn the fundamentals of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and financial ratio analysis for effective business management.
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Course Overview
Financial statements can seem daunting, and as a non-financial manager, drawing accurate conclusions from them might feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. This course demystifies financial reports and their significance. You'll learn the basics and importance of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows, and how to use them for business management. Additionally, you'll be introduced to financial (ratio) analysis.
Course Format
This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.
Price
$225Course Details
Units 0.3 CEUs / 3 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Self-Paced
What You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Identify and describe the documents and financial statements in an organization's financial report.
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Itemize and interpret the information in the income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in shareholders' equity, and statement of cash flows.
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Accurately assess the impact of specific business activities on cash flow.
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Define financial (ratio) analysis and explain its objectives and limitations.
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Identify the various types and categories of financial ratios.
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Perform calculations using financial ratios.
Your Instructor
Associate Dean for Graduate Student Development
John Becker-Blease joined the College of Business in the summer of 2009. He teaches courses in corporate finance and financial institutions at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
His research interests include examining the drivers of corporate innovation, the value associated with increases in visibility, and gender equality in business.
His research has been featured in many local, regional, and national media outlets including Business Week, Forbes, The ian, U.S. News & World Report, NPR, ABC News, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. In 2011.
He was awarded the Aspen Institute’s prestigious Faculty Pioneer Award as a “Rising Star” for his scholarly and teaching efforts in corporate social responsibility and curriculum reform