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Financial Analyst Academy

The Financial Analyst Academy equips you with real-world skills in financial analysis, modeling, valuation, forecasting, and AI-driven storytelling, through interactive labs and a capstone project for career readiness.

Manish Gupta
Manish Gupta
Finance | intermediate | 15 hours |   Published: Oct 2025

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Overview

STUDENTS*
RECOMMEND*

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

The Financial Analyst Academy is an intensive, four-course learning program aimed at aspiring and practicing finance professionals. It focuses on real-world skills necessary for excelling in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic decision-making. Throughout the program, participants will master financial statement analysis, advanced valuation techniques (such as DCF and transaction comps), forecasting, and the application of AI-powered analytics for business insights. The curriculum integrates practical tools like Excel and Tableau, with a strong emphasis on creating actionable financial models and visualizations. Learners will engage in hands-on labs and a capstone project to build a robust portfolio that demonstrates their skills in financial decision-making. This program is ideal for individuals preparing for careers in investment banking, corporate finance, financial consulting, or anyone seeking to strengthen their financial acumen for career advancement.

Skills You Will Gain

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Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

  • Analyze and interpret financial statements to assess company performance and detect misrepresentations. 

  • Apply ratio analysis and valuation methods to evaluate financial health and market value. 

  • Forecast performance and manage risk using strategic frameworks, capital budgeting, and stress testing. 

  • Build integrated financial models, visualizations, and narratives that drive data‑backed decision‑making. 

Prerequisites

Learners should have familiarity with financial math and business terminology, basic data interpretation or visualization awareness, and general computer literacy with access to necessary tools.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for aspiring financial analysts entering the finance industry, finance students looking to enhance practical and analytical skills, professionals aiming to upskill and stay updated with modern tools, and individuals preparing for roles in investment banking, corporate finance, or financial consulting.

Curriculum

Instructors

*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
Manish Gupta

Manish Gupta

Manish is a seasoned finance and business management professional with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Htoo Hospitality, he oversees operations across six destinations and 15 hotels, managing an inventory of over 800 rooms and a workforce of 1,500+. In addition to his CFO responsibilities, he also serves as the acting CEO and head of business, leading strategic initiatives, financial planning, and the post-COVID reopening of key hotels. His expertise includes implementing ERP systems, financial planning processes, and data visualization tools to optimize hotel performance and efficiency. A passionate advocate for learning and development, Manish is the founder of eHotel Management School, an online platform offering over 30 courses in hospitality management. With a global student base of over 100,000, his mission is to empower one million professionals in finance, business management, and technology. He has also authored a comprehensive guide on budgeting and forecasting principles for hospitality and collaborates with platforms like Coursera and Alison as an instructor. Through his work, he continues to drive innovation, lean management, and knowledge-sharing in the hospitality sector, equipping professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic industry.
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1Chapter 0: Course Introduction
2Chapter 1: Introduction to Financial Statements
3Chapter 2: Income Statement Deep Dive
4Chapter 3: Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Analysis
5Chapter 4: Depreciation & Amortisation, and Revenue (IFRS 15, IAS 16/IAS 38)
6Chapter 5: Inventory, Consolidation, and Provisions (IAS 2, IFRS 10, IAS 37)
7Chapter 6: Key Differences in Accounting Standards (IFRS vs US GAAP) for Analysts
8Chapter 7: Revenue Manipulation Tactics
9Chapter 8 : Expense & Liability Manipulation
10Chapter 9 : One-offs, Policy Changes, and Analyst Adjustments
11Chapter 10 : Course Conclusion
12Chapter 11: Introduction to Ratio Analysis & Valuation Methods
13Chapter 12 : Margins & Cost Structure
14Chapter 13 : Returns on Assets & Equity
15Chapter 14 : Profitability Quality & EBITDA
16Chapter 15: Liquidity Ratios — Short-term Liquidity & Coverage
17Chapter 16: Solvency Ratios- Leverage & Coverage
18Chapter 17: Efficiency Ratios - Working Capital & Turnover
19Chapter 18 : Market Multiples - Price-based and Value-based Multiples
20Chapter 19 : Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation
21Chapter 20 : Comparable Company & Transaction Analysis
22Chapter 21 : Course Conclusion
23Chapter 22 : Introduction to Strategic Forecasting & Risk Management
24Chapter 23 : Industry Drivers for financial forecasting
25Chapter 24: Competitive Positioning & Industry Trajectory

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