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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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