Financial Statement Analysis
Netherlands, Maastricht
| Study location | Online |
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| Type | Online Summer Courses, Distance Learning |
| Nominal duration | 1 week - online (2 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | FIN101 |
| Tuition fee | €559 one-time |
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| Entry qualification | Enrolled as an undergraduate student or holder of an undergraduate diploma, including those pursuing advanced studies or professional careers. Although not mandatory, basic knowledge of accounting principles will be helpful. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English The language of the course is English, so we expect a fluent level and the ability to follow and participate in class. |
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Overview
Course Description
This course aims to equip you with the skills of a financial analyst. Upon completion, you will be able to analyse the financial statements of various corporations (such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, McDonald’s, etc.) to compare and contrast their performance, liquidity, and solvency, viewing them through the lenses of a manager, banker, or shareholder. Target audience: Junior professionals working in Finance and Accounting functions (professionals with higher degrees and several years of experience highly appreciate this course), current and potential investors in stock markets, current business students at any level: bachelors and Masters, start-ups and new entrepreneurs already managing or planning to open a business, and students who have previously studied accounting but wish to refresh their knowledge.
Goals
• Understanding financial statements and various analytical techniques, including vertical analysis, horizontal analysis, common-sized statements, and ratio analysis.
• Comparing financial statements of different corporations, utilizing real-world data from major companies such as Google and Microsoft (sourced from www.finance.yahoo.com and www.sec.gov/EDGAR).
• Performing Liquidity, Profitability, and Solvency Analysis for comparable corporations (e.g., Coca-Cola and Pepsi) using data from www.finance.yahoo.com.
• Applying DuPont identity and conducting DuPont Analysis to evaluate the performance of different functional divisions within a corporation, such as management, marketing, and finance.
• Conducting a comprehensive Financial Statement analysis for a chosen corporation. Students will work on the financial statements of their selected companies, accessing data from www.finance.yahoo.com, with guidance from the lecturer and instant feedback provided.
Recommended Literature
No mandatory textbooks are required; everything will be provided during the class. We will use real-time information from finance.yahoo.com/and www.sec.gov/submit-filings.
Teaching Method
Interactive class, Lectures, PBL Tutorials, Presentations
Assessment Methods
Assignment, Attendance, Participation, Presentation
Course Coordinator
Dr. Golam Robbani
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