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AIB - 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
Delivery Methods:
This course is available in the
following formats:
For further information,
please call Elisa Legg at 212-297-1679 or
elegg@nyba.com.
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