Financial Statement Aerobics – Toning Your Fiscal Physique Part 1 and 2 – Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis – Calculating and Understanding Ratios

In this course you will learn the primary purpose of financial statement analysis, including examinig financial statements through the lens of an analyst who does not prepare the statements. You will also learn the premise upon which analysis can occur.

 

You will be introduced to the basic tools of analysis from a conceptual standpoint, including how to identify anomalies that appear during analysis, how to calculate and interpret ratios related to financial statements accounts, and how to combine certain related ratios in order to better understand the financial issues facing any company.