Introduction to Financial Statements - Online

Participants learn how to compare companies financially, understand cash flow, and grasp basic profitability and risk analysis concepts.

This course replicates the content from Lesson 1 of Financial Statement Analysis - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$60
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic
CPE Credits: 1

Analysts, investment advisors, credit analysts, compliance staff, auditors and others making investment and lending decisions.
Students will be able to:
  • Define the areas in which management makes decisions
  • Identify the information contained in the three main financial statements
  • Describe the use of financial statements in ratio analysis
Introduction to Financial Statements
  • Understanding business as a financial system where management makes decisions in three key areas: investment, financing and operations
  • Description of profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
  • Using profitability and risk ratios to compare companies across different sizes and industries