Financial Analysis (Ratio Analysis)

Course details

This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis. Financial analysis is the process of evaluating a company's financial health by examining its financial statements, while ratio analysis involves using specific financial ratios to gain insight into a company's performance and financial position.

Throughout this course, you will learn about key financial concepts, including financial statements, profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, and solvency ratios. You will also learn how to interpret and analyse financial data to identify trends and potential issues.

The course begins by introducing learners to financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. You will learn how to read and interpret these statements, as well as how to identify key financial ratios.
Next, the course delves into profitability ratios, such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, and return on equity. You will learn how to calculate these ratios and use them to assess a company's profitability.

The course then moves on to liquidity ratios, such as current ratio and quick ratio, which are used to evaluate a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. You will learn how to calculate these ratios and use them to assess a company's liquidity.

Finally, the course covers solvency ratios, such as debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio, which are used to evaluate a company's long-term financial health. You will learn how to calculate these ratios and use them to assess a company's solvency.

By the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis. You will be able to read and interpret financial statements, calculate key financial ratios, and use these ratios to assess a company's financial health. This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of financial analysis, including business professionals, investors, and students.

What you will learn

• The basics of financial analysis and ratio analysis.
• How to read and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• How to calculate and use profitability ratios, such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, and return on equity.
• How to calculate and use liquidity ratios, such as current ratio and quick ratio, to evaluate a company's short-term financial health.
• How to calculate and use solvency ratios, such as debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio, to evaluate a company's long-term financial health.
• How to identify key financial ratios and use them to assess a company's financial performance and position.
• How to interpret financial data to identify trends and potential issues.
• How to make informed financial decisions based on the analysis of financial data.
• The importance of financial analysis in business decision-making.
• The ethical considerations in financial analysis.

Is this course for you?

• This course is ideal for those who work in or aspire to work in the following professions:
• Business professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of financial analysis and apply it in their work, such as finance managers, accountants, and financial analysts.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to evaluate the financial health of their own companies and make informed decisions.
• Investors who want to assess the financial performance and position of companies they are interested in investing in.
• Students who want to learn about financial analysis and ratio analysis as part of their business or finance studies.
• Anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis as a means of making informed financial decisions.

Why Choose this course?

• Conducted by industry experts
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• Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• Tutor Support

Updated on 25 July, 2023