Financial Analysis Diploma

Course details

Unlock the intricate world of financial acumen with our Financial Analysis Diploma, a comprehensive journey that demystifies the art of financial analysis. Delve into the essence of Financial Analysis, unraveling its intricacies through a thoughtfully crafted curriculum. This immersive online course empowers learners with a profound understanding of financial statements, unveiling the keys to deciphering profitability, return ratios, liquidity, operational efficiency, and the subtle art of detecting manipulation. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience, where the heartbeat of financial analysis pulsates through each module, inviting you to grasp its essence in a way that transcends traditional boundaries. Explore beyond the surface as you embark on a captivating exploration, illuminating the shadows of financial data.

Financial Analysis Diploma Course Learning Outcomes:

• Understand financial statement analysis objectives and methods for effective decision-making.
• Analyze profitability ratios to gauge competitive advantage and business models.
• Evaluate return ratios for efficient asset utilization and financial performance.
• Interpret liquidity ratios to assess risk inherent in companies.
• Apply operational analysis measures for efficiency in business operations.
• Detect manipulation in accounts, including fake sales and incorrect depreciation.
• Make informed pricing and capital expenditure decisions based on financial analysis.

Financial Analysis Diploma Course Outline:
Introduction:

• Financial Statement Analysis Objectives
• Financial Analysis Methods in Brief
• Ratio Analysis

Profitability:

• Gross Profit Operating Margin Ratios
• Net Profit Expense Control Ratios
• Classroom Discussion for some other expenses
• Use of Profitability Ratio to Understand Competitive Advantage and Business Models

Return Ratio:

• Return on Assets and Fixed Assets
• Return on Capital Employed
• Case Study Analysis of three telecom companies
• Cautions for using return ratios on face value
• Ratios which help to understand how efficiently assets are used
• How we measure utilization of assets not recorded in Balance Sheet

Liquidity Ratio:

• Liquidity Ratio to understand risk inherent in companies
• Long-Term Liquidity Ratios

Operational Analysis:

• Financial Analysis measure meant to understand efficiency in other operations
• Summarize – Ratios used for operational analysis
• Dupont Analysis to understand opportunities in optimizing return on equity

Detecting Manipulation:

• Detecting Manipulation in accounts – Fake Sales
• Detecting Manipulation – Wrong Depreciation and others
• Pricing Decisions
• How to make Capex Decisions

Updated on 13 December, 2023