Financial Analysis and Ratio Interpretation
This course teaches students how to evaluate financial performance using key ratios and analysis frameworks.
Overview
This course includes:
- On-demand videos
- Practice assessments
- Multiple hands-on learning activities
- Exposure to a real-world project
- 100% self-paced learning opportunities
- Certification of completion
This course teaches students how to evaluate financial performance using key ratios and analysis frameworks. Beginning with profitability and return metrics, learners will assess how companies generate and retain earnings. They will then explore liquidity, efficiency, and working capital ratios to assess operational effectiveness and short-term solvency. The final module introduces capital structure analysis, coverage ratios, and benchmarking techniques. The course equips learners with the tools to critically interpret financial statements and identify strengths, weaknesses, and risks in business performance.
Skills You Will Gain
Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)
- Analyze profitability and return metrics using income statement and balance sheet data.
- Evaluate liquidity, efficiency, and working capital ratios to assess operational health.
- Assess capital structure, interest coverage, and industry benchmarks to identify financial risk.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) and basic accounting principles will be helpful. Familiarity with Excel or other data analysis tools will also enhance the learning experience.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for finance professionals, business analysts, and aspiring financial analysts seeking to strengthen their skills in financial statement analysis. It is also suitable for individuals who want to understand how to evaluate business performance and identify operational or financial risks through ratio analysis.
