The objective of Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand, and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used.
Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants
Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants
Instructors: Brian Hamm
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There are 9 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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5 videos4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will review financial statement and accounting basic principles.
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8 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn the differences between the book value, intrinsic value, and market value of equity.
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6 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will obtain an understanding of the most common SEC filings and the information included within them.
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9 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will gain an understanding of common financial ratios and learn how to calculate various balance sheet ratios.
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10 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn how to calculate various income statement ratios and how to conduct vertical and horizontal income statement analysis.
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5 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn how to compute return ratios and understand their performance drivers.
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6 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will gain an understanding of dividend yield and its calculation, and the valuation role and implications of share buybacks,
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3 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn what is meant by accounting quality, understand why "accounting quality" matters and how to detect issues.
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5 videos3 readings2 quizzes
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