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INTRODUCTION TO ANALYZING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Course Description
Introduction to Analyzing Financial Statements presents students with
the tools needed to analyze financial statements with confidence. After
reviewing the importance of analyzing financial statements in the small
business lending process, students will learn the terms and steps
associated with analyzing financial statements, including the income
statement, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. By the end of
the course, students will have a better picture of what is required in
analyzing financial statements, and know how to explain their
interpretations of the financial information.
Audience
Bank personnel responsible for reviewing financial statements for the
purpose of assisting in making lending decisions, monitoring the ongoing
health of the business, or conducting the initial financial analysis.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Define financial statement analysis and explain its
importance in the small business lending process
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List the basic steps of financial statement analysis
and the purpose of each step
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Analyze an income statement and balance sheet
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Calculate and interpret key ratios
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Perform a simple cash flow analysis
Course Credits
AIB: 0.5
ICB: 3.75 CLBB or CTFA (PFI)
CEU: 0.5
Optional Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader and RealPlayer
Platform Support
Students can take this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh or
UNIX.
Delivery Methods
This course is available in the following formats:
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