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Financial Analysis (Ratio Analysis)

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3.2 hours · Self-paced
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Overview

This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis. Financial analysis is the process of evaluating a company's financial health by examining its financial statements, while ratio analysis involves using specific financial ratios to gain insight into a company's performance and financial position.

Throughout this course, you will learn about key financial concepts, including financial statements, profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, and solvency ratios. You will also learn how to interpret and analyse financial data to identify trends and potential issues.

The course begins by introducing learners to financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. You will learn how to read and interpret these statements, as well as how to identify key financial ratios.

Next, the course delves into profitability ratios, such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, and return on equity. You will learn how to calculate these ratios and use them to assess a company's profitability.

The course then moves on to liquidity ratios, such as current ratio and quick ratio, which are used to evaluate a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. You will learn how to calculate these ratios and use them to assess a company's liquidity.

Finally, the course covers solvency ratios, such as debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio, which are used to evaluate a company's long-term financial health. You will learn how to calculate these ratios and use them to assess a company's solvency.

By the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis. You will be able to read and interpret financial statements, calculate key financial ratios, and use these ratios to assess a company's financial health. This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of financial analysis, including business professionals, investors, and students.



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Curriculum

1
section
26
lectures
3h 13m
total
    • 1: 1.Ratio Course Introduction 02:15
    • 2: 2. Class Discussion on Profitaility Ratios 06:05
    • 3: 3. Return on Assets and Fixed Assets 10:31
    • 4: 4. Return on Capital Employes and Equity 09:59
    • 5: Lecture-2. Financial Statement Analysis Objectives-HD 02:24
    • 6: Lecture-3. Financial Analysis Methods in Brief 09:33
    • 7: Lecture-4. Ratio Analysis 04:57
    • 8: Lecture-5. Gross Profit _ Operating Margin Ratios 10:29
    • 9: Lecture-6.Net Profit _ Expense Control Ratios 04:39
    • 10: Lecture-7. ClassRoom Discussion for some other expenses 07:16
    • 11: Lecture-8. use of Profitability Ratio to understand Copetitive advantage and bus 07:43
    • 12: Lecture-9. Return on Assets and FIxed Assets 11:07
    • 13: Lecture-10. Return on Capital Employed 08:10
    • 14: Lecture-11 Case Study Analysis of three telecom companies 14:47
    • 15: Lecture-12. Cautions for using return ratios on face value 03:45
    • 16: Lecture-13. Ratios which help to understand how efficiently assets are used 17:15
    • 17: Lecture-14. How we measure utlisation of assets not recorded in Balance Sheet 08:48
    • 18: Lecture-15. Liquidity Ratio to understand Risk inherent in companies 05:21
    • 19: Lecture-16. Long Term Liquidity Ratios 06:04
    • 20: Lecture-17. Financial Analysis Measure meant to understand efficiency in other o 04:25
    • 21: Lecture-18.Summarise - Ratios use for operational analysis 03:26
    • 22: Lecture-19. Dupont Analysis to understand opportunities in optimising return on 04:12
    • 23: Lecture-20. Detecting Manipulation in accounts - Fake Sales 10:46
    • 24: Lecture-21. Detecting Manipulation - Wrong Depreciation and others 06:25
    • 25: Lecture-22. Pricing Decisions 07:16
    • 26: Lecture-23. How to make Capex Decisions 04:45

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Description

From this course, students will learn the following:

  1. The basics of financial analysis and ratio analysis.
  2. How to read and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  3. How to calculate and use profitability ratios, such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, and return on equity.
  4. How to calculate and use liquidity ratios, such as current ratio and quick ratio, to evaluate a company's short-term financial health.
  5. How to calculate and use solvency ratios, such as debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio, to evaluate a company's long-term financial health.
  6. How to identify key financial ratios and use them to assess a company's financial performance and position.
  7. How to interpret financial data to identify trends and potential issues.
  8. How to make informed financial decisions based on the analysis of financial data.
  9. The importance of financial analysis in business decision-making.
  10. The ethical considerations in financial analysis.

Overall, this course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis, and equips them with the skills and knowledge to evaluate a company's financial health and make informed financial decisions.



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Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals who are interested in financial analysis and ratio analysis, including:

  • Business professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of financial analysis and apply it in their work, such as finance managers, accountants, and financial analysts.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to evaluate the financial health of their own companies and make informed decisions.
  • Investors who want to assess the financial performance and position of companies they are interested in investing in.
  • Students who want to learn about financial analysis and ratio analysis as part of their business or finance studies.
  • Anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of financial analysis and ratio analysis as a means of making informed financial decisions.

No prior knowledge of financial analysis is required to take this course, making it accessible to learners of all levels.



Requirements

No previous knowledge of Financial Analysis (Ratio Analysis) is required to continue this course.

Career path

Completing a course in Financial Analysis and Ratio Analysis can open up a variety of career opportunities for individuals interested in the field of finance. Here are some possible career paths:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Financial Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Corporate Treasurer
  • Credit Analyst

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