Understanding, Analyzing, and Interpreting Financial Statements

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A financial statement provides a record of the financial activities and positions of a business during a period of time. These statements represent a means of communicating a given business’s financial information to different parties who then can base their decisions on the statistics provided. Note that a proper understanding of financial statements is paramount to an individual’s ability to make informed decisions including whether to invest in or grant credit to a business.

This course covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Financial Statements
  • Assumptions and Principles of Financial Statements
  • Overview of the 3 Financial Statements
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Financial Statement Ratio’s
  • Basic Fundamental Analysis
  • Applications for Investing using Financial Statements
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