The objective of this course 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.
Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants
Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants
Instructors: W. Brooke Elliott
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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
You will gain an understanding of why it is important to consider external information beyond the financials and how to access this data when performing financial statement analysis and valuation.
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12 videos1 reading2 quizzes
You will gain an understanding of why it is important to consider internal information beyond the financials and how to access this data when performing financial statement analysis and valuation.
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5 videos1 reading2 quizzes
You will gain an understanding of Non-GAAP adjustments, why they are permitted and how they are sometimes mis-used by companies.
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5 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will gain an understanding to different approaches to financial statement forecasting and the pros and cons to each.
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4 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will gain an understanding of advanced forecasting approaches and the pros and cons to each.
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6 videos1 reading1 quiz
In this module, you will learn why valuations are critical in making business decisions and how to execute Simple Valuation Models.
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8 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn basic valuation principles and guidelines, and how to estimate intrinsic value and key model inputs such as the discount rate.
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6 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module, you will learn how to execute popular advanced valuation models.
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3 videos3 readings2 quizzes
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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