Learn how to read financial statements. In this 2-part free course, we use a company’s financial statements and annual report to understand the financial strength of a company and help us make informed decisions.
In this first module, we learn how to read the balance sheet and its related notes using a company case study, Espresso Software. This will help us understand the financial strength of the company and help us make informed decisions. By the end of this module, you will have a solid understanding of the specific accounts in a typical balance sheet and the related notes to the financial statements.
In this second module of this free course, we continue reading Espresso Software’s financial statements. We look at the company’s income statement and statement of cash flows and conclude by covering the key contents of an annual report. By the end of this module, you will have a solid understanding of a typical income statement, statement of cash flows and annual report.
This accounting course is highly interactive with many different applied exercises and case studies. Sophisticated search and navigation tools allow you to go at your own pace while pop quizzes test what you have learned. The reading financial statements course also includes two PDF reference guides – a financial statements glossary and an accounting factsheet. These can be used while taking the course and downloaded to your computer for future reference.
Level 2
Approx 1.5h to complete
100% online and self-paced
Reading Financial Statements is part of the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® certification, which includes 29 courses.
7 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
01 Optional11 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
02 Required11 courses at an advanced level.
03 RequiredSubmit your FMVA® checklist and order your certificate.
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