You will acquire knowledge and skills related to using financial analysis methods in analyzing and interpreting financial statements, and then applying them in an effective way.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to

• Analyze the financial statements of companies
• Use ratios to analyze financial statements
• Evaluate the company status from its published financial statements and financial information.

Target Audience:

Employees working in areas of financial analysis, credit analysis, financial controllers, financial managers, and financial accountants who analyze business results and provide financial recommendations

• Preparation of Vertical Analysis
• Preparation of Horizontal Analysis
• Understanding Financial Ratios

Course Methodology:

This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:

• Case studies and practical exercises
• Workshops and group activities
• Interactive discussions
• Brainstorming
• Energizing team competitions
• Presentations
• Learning games

Financial Analysis Concept

• Objectives and importance of financial statements analysis
• Qualitative qualities of accounting information

Users of Accounting Information

• External users
• Internal users
• Financial statements limitations

Basic Financial Statements

• Statement of financial position
• The Income Statement
• Cash flow statement

Financial Statements Analysis Techniques

• Vertical analysis
• Horizontal analysis
• Trend analysis

Financial Ratio Analysis

• Liquidity ratios
• Activity ratios
• Leverage ratios
• Profitability ratios
• Investment ratios

Cash Flow Ratios

Method of Calculating Indices and Closing Price

Assessing the Likelihood of Corporate Failure

• Altman’s Z-Score
• Argent’s Failure Model