Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Course Description

Advanced Financial Statement Analysis course takes you beyond basic calculations, empowering you to use in-depth analysis techniques, qualitative assessments, and advanced tools for strategic decision-making.

Master the skills sought by investors, analysts, and corporate leaders to assess company health, identify risks and opportunities, benchmark performance, and make data-driven recommendations. Whether you’re in finance, investing, consulting, or management, gain the expertise to transform financial statements into a powerful source of strategic insights.

Prerequisites: A strong foundation in financial accounting and basic financial statement analysis is essential for success in this course.

Go beyond basic ratio analysis and unlock the true power of financial statements!

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Learning Mode

Classroom
Virtual Instructor Led Training – VILT

Course Outline

Module 1: Advanced Financial Analysis Techniques

In-depth ratio analysis (profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, and valuation ratios)
Comparative financial statement analysis (horizontal, vertical, and trend analysis)
DuPont Analysis and disaggregation of key ratios
Cash flow analysis and forecasting

Module 2: Qualitative Analysis for Strategic Insights

Evaluating management quality and corporate governance
Assessing company strategy, competitive positioning, and business model
Industry and macroeconomic analysis and their impact on financial performance
Identifying red flags and accounting irregularities

Module 3: Advanced Applications of Financial Analysis

Investment analysis and valuations (multiples-based and DCF models)
Credit analysis and risk assessment
Merger and acquisition analysis
Financial forecasting and scenario analysis

Module 4: Reporting, Communication, and Data Visualization

Creating insightful financial analysis reports and presentations
Effective storytelling with financial data
Visualizing financial trends and insights

Course Duration

2 Days

Course Language

English
Arabic

Who Should Attend?

Financial analysts
Investment professionals
Credit analysts
Business consultants
Finance/accounting professionals seeking in-depth analysis skills

Learning Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze financial statements using advanced ratios and techniques for profitability, liquidity, solvency analysis, and market valuation.
Apply qualitative analysis techniques to interpret financial statements within the context of industry, economic, and company-specific factors.
Utilize advanced analytical tools (industry benchmarking, trend analysis, DuPont analysis).
Develop comprehensive financial analysis reports that communicate actionable insights and support data-driven decisions.

Career Opportunities

Advanced financial statement analysis skills are in high demand across various industries and roles, including:

Investment Banker
Credit Analyst
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Professional
Management Consultant

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Advanced Financial Statement Analysis