Do I need an accounting background?

No advanced accounting is required for this financial analysis course. You need a basic understanding of business or finance concepts and comfort with straightforward numbers. Accounting principles, IFRS standards, and analyst techniques are introduced as you go. The course is set at intermediate level, so some prior exposure to financial statements will help.

How does this course help you become a financial analyst?

It teaches a skill every financial analyst needs, reading financial statements closely enough to know when the numbers don't tell the full story. It's part of the Financial Analyst Academy Specialization, so think of it as your starting point rather than the whole path into the role.

Do I get a certificate for this financial analysis course?

Yes. You get a shareable career certificate once you complete the graded work, which you can add to your LinkedIn profile or CV. One thing worth knowing: a course certificate shows you completed the training. A professional credential like the CFA is different - that's a separate qualification with its own exams.

How long does it take?

About six hours across three modules, roughly two hours each, at your own pace. The course was last updated in June 2026 and is included with Coursera Plus, with financial aid available for eligible learners.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Foundations of Financial Analysis

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Foundations of Financial Analysis

Dieser Kurs ist Teil von Spezialisierung „Financial Analyst Academy “

Dozenten: Manish Gupta

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Was Sie lernen werden

Apply financial statement analysis to assess company performance and detect misrepresentations.
Use financial ratios analysis and valuation methods to evaluate financial health and market value.
Forecast performance and manage risk using strategic frameworks, capital budgeting, and stress testing.
Build integrated financial models, visualizations, and narratives with financial analysis tools that drive data-backed decisions.

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Kategorie: Balance Sheet
Kategorie: Standard Accounting Practices
Kategorie: International Financial Reporting Standards
Kategorie: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Kategorie: Market Analysis
Kategorie: Risk Management
Kategorie: Financial Statements
Kategorie: Accounting
Kategorie: Financial Statement Analysis
Kategorie: Risk Management Framework
Kategorie: Financial Modeling
Kategorie: Financial Accounting
Kategorie: Income Statement
Kategorie: Revenue Recognition
Kategorie: Financial Reporting
Kategorie: Analysis
Kategorie: Business Valuation
Kategorie: General Accounting
Kategorie: Financial Analysis
Kategorie: Business Risk Management

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In diesem Kurs gibt es 3 Module

Build a strong foundation in financial analysis by learning how to interpret, connect, and evaluate the three core financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. This financial analysis course introduces key accounting principles, IFRS standards, and the analyst techniques used to assess financial performance, identify risks, and improve comparability across companies and industries.

Learners will explore revenue recognition, depreciation and amortization, inventory accounting, consolidation, provisions, and the major IFRS vs. US GAAP differences relevant to financial analysis. Through practical examples, mini case studies, and hands-on exercises, you will learn how accounting policy choices affect metrics such as EBITDA, ROIC, earnings quality, and cash flow. The course also examines common financial misrepresentation tactics, including revenue manipulation, expense classification issues, capitalization practices, and non-recurring adjustments. By the end, you will be able to apply financial statement analysis with greater confidence, detect red flags, and perform normalized financial analysis for informed business and investment decision-making.

Build a solid foundation in the three financial statements and how they interconnect. Learn common principles, how statements flow, and how to read them with an analyst’s eye.

Das ist alles enthalten

11 Videos2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe1 peer review1 Diskussionsthema

11 VideosInsgesamt 77 Minuten

Intro Video to Course 2 Minuten
Module Introduction 2 Minuten
Intro to Financial Statements 9 Minuten
Interconnections Between Statements 8 Minuten
Common Principles and Assumptions 5 Minuten
Standard Formats & Policies 8 Minuten
Revenue Segmentation 6 Minuten
Earnings Per Share & Comprehensive Income 7 Minuten
Assets & Liabilities Breakdown 11 Minuten
Equity & Provisions 9 Minuten
Cash Flow Categories: Operating, Investing, Financing10 Minuten

2 LektürenInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 Minuten
Beginners' Guide to Financial Statements5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

Understanding Core Financial Statements20 Minuten

1 peer reviewInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Build a Mini Three-Statement Link 10 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Identifying High-Impact Opportunities for Financial Process Automation10 Minuten

Build the policy “building blocks” that materially affect metrics and valuation—depreciation & amortisation, revenue recognition, inventory, consolidation, and provisions—plus a focused comparison of IFRS vs. US GAAP for analysts.

Das ist alles enthalten

10 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe1 peer review1 Diskussionsthema

10 VideosInsgesamt 55 Minuten

Module Introduction 2 Minuten
Depreciation & Amortisation Policies: IAS 16/IAS 386 Minuten
Revenue Recognition under IFRS 15 4 Minuten
Policy Red Flags & Analyst Adjustments 5 Minuten
Inventory (IAS 2) 6 Minuten
Consolidation (IFRS 10) 6 Minuten
Provisions & Contingencies (IAS 37) 6 Minuten
High-Impact Differences 7 Minuten
Policy Choices → Misrepresentation Pathways 7 Minuten
Mini Case Snapshots 5 Minuten

1 LektüreInsgesamt 5 Minuten

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers: IFRS Foundation5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

IFRS Accounting Policies & Analyst Implications20 Minuten

1 peer reviewInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Policy Benchmark & Adjust 10 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Communicating the Business Value of Predictive Analytics10 Minuten

Now that learners know the policy backbone, we examine the “cracks”—how financials get bent, how to spot red flags, and how to adjust for clean comparability.

Das ist alles enthalten

11 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe2 peer reviews

11 VideosInsgesamt 45 Minuten

Module Introduction 2 Minuten
Premature Revenue Recognition 5 Minuten
Channel Stuffing 4 Minuten
Case Snapshots 4 Minuten
Expense Classification Issues 5 Minuten
Capitalization Tricks 5 Minuten
Understating Liabilities 4 Minuten
Non-Recurring Items 5 Minuten
Policy/Estimate Changes 6 Minuten
Adjusting for Comparability 4 Minuten
Course Wrap-Up2 Minuten

1 LektüreInsgesamt 5 Minuten

Estimating Cash Flow 5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

Detecting Financial Misrepresentations20 Minuten

2 peer reviewsInsgesamt 70 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Rebuild Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income 10 Minuten
Project: Uncovering the True Story: Financial Statement Detective 60 Minuten

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

The fundamentals come down to reading the three core financial statements - income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement and understanding how they connect. From there you learn how accounting policy choices shape the reported numbers, how to compare companies fairly, and how to spot when figures have been manipulated. This Foundations of Financial Analysis course covers exactly that ground across three modules.

Module 1 covers the three statements, how they interconnect, revenue segmentation, EPS, assets and liabilities, equity and provisions, and cash flow categories. Module 2 covers IFRS accounting policies that move the numbers, including depreciation and amortisation, revenue recognition under IFRS 15, inventory, consolidation, provisions, and key IFRS versus US GAAP differences. Module 3 covers misrepresentation tactics such as premature revenue recognition, channel stuffing, expense misclassification, capitalisation tricks, understated liabilities, and non-recurring items, plus how to adjust for clean comparability.

Yes. Alongside 32 videos there are four peer-reviewed exercises: building a mini three-statement link, benchmarking and adjusting accounting policies, rebuilding adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income, and a 60-minute capstone project where you work through a real set of statements to uncover the underlying story.

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