Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

This course is part of Financial Analysis - Skills for Success Specialization

Instructor: Gies College of Business, University of Illinois

What you'll learn

  •   Estimate the value of basic financial securities such as bonds and stocks.
  •   Define a financially analytic mindset and perspective.
  •   Identify and apply fundamental finance and accounting principles.
  •   Describe the purpose and components of financial statements.
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Accounting
  •   Return On Investment
  •   Balance Sheet
  •   Finance
  •   Entrepreneurial Finance
  •   Financial Management
  •   Financial Analysis
  •   Investment Management
  •   Equities
  •   Corporate Finance
  •   Business Valuation
  •   Loans
  •   Income Statement
  •   Financial Statements
  •   Risk Analysis
  •   Cash Flows
  • There are 3 modules in this course

    You will learn about the importance of adopting and applying a financial perspective. You will learn about accounting and finance principles and fundamentals. Accounting principles allow for the creation of consistent and reliable financial information. Key fundamentals of finance facilitate the use of a financially analytic mindset in different settings, including corporate and organizational, investment opportunities, and entrepreneurial settings. Ultimately, from this course, you will take away a strong foundational understanding of financial analysis, on which you can build further knowledge and skills related to financial analysis of organizations and organizational decisions and scenarios.

    Module 2: A Financial Perspective - What and Why?

    Module 3: Finance Fundamentals

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