Financial Accounting & Analysis Course

Our comprehensive Financial Accounting & Analysis certification program teaches the essential skills needed for practical financial statement analysis. Financial reports are a vital component of business decisions, and our step-by-step curriculum will guide you in structuring models that build confidence among stakeholders.

Enroll today and master the skills needed to analyse financial statements, evaluate company performance, and make informed business decisions.

Through a focus on real-world applications and a hands-on study plan, this course will prepare you for careers in investment banking, private equity, M&A, business valuation, and corporate finance. The flexible, self-paced online format is ideal for busy finance professionals looking to boost their skills and advance their careers.

Course Highlights:

• Introduction to Accounting Flow and Financial Statement Analysis
• In-Depth Coverage of Income Statements, Cash Flow, Balance Sheets
• Profit Margin, EPS, Revenue, Inventory, COGS, and More
• Depreciation Methods, Impairments, Intangibles, and Leases
• Pensions Obligations and Intercompany Investments
• Consolidated Income Statements and Non Controlling Interests
• Identifying and Correcting Errors in Income Statements
• Certificate Upon Successful Course Completion

Course Modules:

• Introduction and the Accounting Flow
• Starting with the fundamentals of the accounting flow and an overview of financial statement analysis. The first module covers in-depth topics such as interpreting income statements, understanding profit layers, and deciphering balance sheets, alongside essential accounting principles like matching and accruals.
• Accounting Flow Exercises
• Now time for practical exercises to reinforce your understanding, making this module ideal for building a solid foundation in accounting and financial analysis.
• Cash Flow Analysis
• In this segment of the course, you will delve into Cash Flow Statements, a crucial aspect of financial analysis. You'll start with an in-depth look at Cash Flow Statements, understanding their structure and significance.
• Profit and Loss Analysis
• Lets delve into the Income Statement, you'll explore key financial concepts including Profit Margin, Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, Inventory, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). The module also covers Non-Recurring and Non-Cash Items. Practical questions throughout the module enhance your analytical skills, providing a well-rounded understanding of income statement analysis.
• Balance Sheet Analysis - Current Assets
• Lets start balance sheet analysis module covers key elements like Inventory and where items fall into the categorisation methods of the balance sheet.
• Balance Sheet Analysis - Non-Current Assets
• This module covers the analysis of non-current assets on balance sheets. We will focus on depreciation methods, and the treatment of impairments and intangibles, including practical application questions.
• Balance Sheet - Debt
• Now its time to jump into debt on the balance sheet, exploring liabilities and debt in detail and providing targeted questions to enhance understanding of debt management in financial statements.
• Accounting for Leases
• In this module, you'll explore Leases and Off Balance Sheet Financing, focusing on lease accounting and its impact on financial statements. Through practical exercises and questions on leasing adjustments, you'll gain hands-on experience and deepen your understanding of how leasing decisions affect financial reporting.
• Pensions Obligations
• Now you'll learn about the accounting treatment of pensions, the responsibilities they entail for organisations, and their impact on financial statements. This module is crucial for understanding the long-term financial commitments and risks associated with pension plans in a corporate setting.
• Joint Ventures, Associates, and Subsidiaries
• Time you'll explore Intercompany Investments, covering the intricacies of financial interactions between companies and impacts on financial reporting. You'll also learn about Consolidated Income Statements and Accounting for Associates, along with handling Non Controlling Interests.
• Income Statement Clean-up
• In this final module, you will learn the crucial skills needed to refine and analyse an income statement. This involves identifying, correcting common errors, and ensuring the statement accurately reflects the company's financial performance.