Build a strong foundation in financial statement analysis by learning how to interpret, connect, and evaluate the three core financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. This course introduces key accounting principles, IFRS standards, and analyst techniques used to assess financial performance, identify risks, and improve comparability across companies and industries.
Foundations of Financial Analysis
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Foundations of Financial Analysis
This course is part of Financial Analyst Academy Specialization
Instructors: Manish Gupta
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Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
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.
Skills you'll gain
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial Reporting
- Analysis
- Business Valuation
- Financial Analysis
- Balance Sheet
- Financial Accounting
- Risk Management
- Standard Accounting Practices
- International Financial Reporting Standards
- General Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Accounting
- Risk Management Framework
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Market Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Income Statement
- Business Risk Management
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June 2026
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Taught in English
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