Advanced Financial Analysis

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant, group exercises, and real-life published financial statements analysis using Excel to apply knowledge acquired throughout the course.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

•  Explain the impact of accounting treatments and methodologies on financial statements
•  Analyze the industry using Porter’s five forces model
•  Apply financial ratios analysis in Excel and report recommendations
• Assess the quality of financial reports and reported earnings and cash flows
• Forecast financial statements based on the analysis of the historical performance of a company

Chief accountants, accounting managers, senior accountants, finance directors, finance managers, financial analysts, financial controllers, financial accounts managers, heads of finance departments, credit controllers, credit risk analysts, bankers, and relationship managers.

• Interpreting financial statements
• Reading annual reports
• Financial analysis
• Credit analysis
• Financial forecasting and modeling