AIB - Overview of Financial Statements

AIB - OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Course Description: 
This course introduces students to small business financial statements.  This course provides a solid foundation for understanding balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and tax return forms and their typical uses in lending.  Students will learn how each statement presents information about a business and contributes to meaningful conclusions about the health and stability of business.

Audience:  Bank personnel who are involved in any aspect of the small business lending process but who have little experience with financial statements.

Learning Objectives:  After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the type of financial information used by lenders and how it is prepared

  • Define the purpose of the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement

  • Explain how tax return forms provide financial information

Prerequisites:  None although familiarity with general banking practices, especially in lending functions, is recommended.

Course Credits:  AIB credits -  0.5; ICB credits -  5.0; CEU credits:   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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