Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis

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Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis

Instructor: EDUCBA

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain core accounting concepts and the structure of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
Analyze financial statements to evaluate profitability, liquidity, and overall business performance.
Interpret key metrics such as EPS, working capital, and cash flows for informed decisions.

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There are 10 modules in this course

Master accounting fundamentals and financial statement analysis with real-world examples and practical insights.

Learn how to read, interpret, and analyze financial statements like a professional. This course takes you from core accounting concepts to advanced financial analysis, covering Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow in a structured, easy-to-follow approach. You will explore revenue recognition, inventory valuation, working capital, and shareholder equity while applying concepts through real company examples like Colgate. Designed for beginners and aspiring finance professionals, the course bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. You will gain the ability to evaluate company performance, understand profitability drivers, and interpret key financial metrics such as EPS and cash flows. By the end of this course, you will confidently analyze financial statements and make informed financial decisions—an essential skill for careers in accounting, finance, and business.

Build foundational accounting knowledge and understand the structure and purpose of core financial statements.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 59 minutes

Introduction to Accounting3 minutes
Explaining and Business Cycle2 minutes
Accounting for Income Statement9 minutes
Balance Sheet Basics7 minutes
Prepaid Expenses Accounting10 minutes
Income Statement to Balance Sheet6 minutes
Accounting for Cash Flows5 minutes
Financial Statements Fiscal Year vs Calendar Year7 minutes
Income Statement Format8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Foundations of Accounting 30 minutes

Analyze profitability metrics and apply revenue recognition methods to evaluate financial performance accurately.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 54 minutes

Calculating Profit Margins3 minutes
Non Recurring Items9 minutes
Changes in Accounting Estimates3 minutes
Final Remarks3 minutes
Revenue Recognition Percentage Completion Completed Contract 12 minutes
Revenue Recognition Installment Method Cost Recovery6 minutes
Colgate Income Statement Download11 minutes
Colgate Income Statement in Excel4 minutes
Analyst format of Colgate's Income Statement3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Profitability & Adjustments30 minutes

Evaluate income statement components and adjust for non-recurring items to assess sustainable earnings.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 36 minutes

Formatting the Income Statement3 minutes
Investigating the Nonrecurring charges5 minutes
Separating nonrecurring Items7 minutes
Comparison of Margins before and after adjustments4 minutes
Introduction to Balance Sheet4 minutes
Introduction to Current Assets2 minutes
Cash and Cash Equivalents4 minutes
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Colgate PG Microsoft6 minutes
Accounts Receivables2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Income Statement Deep Dive30 minutes

Understand receivables, inventory valuation, and working capital to improve liquidity analysis.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 44 minutes

Receivables and Bad Debt Case5 minutes
Receivables Balance Sheet Impact5 minutes
Inventory3 minutes
Inventory - Case Study2 minutes
Financial Reporting Standards8 minutes
Inventory - LCM6 minutes
Inventory Valuations9 minutes
Inventory Valuation - Recap3 minutes
Inventory - Colgate2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Working Capital Essentials30 minutes

Analyze short-term assets and liabilities along with depreciation and asset management concepts.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 45 minutes

Prepaid Expenses2 minutes
Current Liabilities2 minutes
Other Current Assets - Colgate2 minutes
Current Liabilities - Colgate2 minutes
Long Term Assets8 minutes
Depreciation Expense long lived asset11 minutes
Introduction to Goodwill7 minutes
Pooling Method of Accounting2 minutes
Purchase Method of Accounting9 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Current Assets & Liabilities 30 minutes

Evaluate long-term investments, liabilities, and shareholder equity components for financial stability.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 46 minutes

Goodwill Impairment4 minutes
Long-Term Investments Overview3 minutes
Financial Instruments on Balance Sheet8 minutes
Long Term Investments Example6 minutes
Long Term Liabilities6 minutes
Long Term Liabilities Risk Profile3 minutes
Introduction to Shareholders Equity7 minutes
Common Stock Par value and APIC5 minutes
Treasury Stock or Shares5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Investments & Liabilities30 minutes

Understand equity structure, dividends, and stock-related transactions impacting ownership.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 39 minutes

Retained Earnings & Dividends5 minutes
Additional Other Comprehensive Income7 minutes
Introduction to Preference Shares4 minutes
MacDonald's Shareholders Equity3 minutes
Dividends - Types3 minutes
Cash and Property Dividend Example6 minutes
Stock Dividends4 minutes
Small & Large Stock Dividends - Example6 minutes
Stock Split3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Shareholders’ Equity Deep Dive30 minutes

Calculate and analyze EPS, including the impact of dilution and capital structure complexity.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 44 minutes

Introduction to EPS6 minutes
Basic EPS example5 minutes
Calculating Weighted Average Shares4 minutes
Effect of Stock Dividends and Stock Splits6 minutes
Simple vs Complex Structures3 minutes
Preferred Convertible Shares Dilution4 minutes
Preferred Convertible Shares Dilution Example6 minutes
Antidilutive Preferred Convertible Shares7 minutes
Convertible Debt Dilution5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Earnings Per Share (EPS)30 minutes

Evaluate dilution from financial instruments and build a foundation in cash flow analysis.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 57 minutes

Convertible Debt Dilution - Example5 minutes
Antidilutive Convertible Debt6 minutes
Stock Options7 minutes
Treasury Stock Method4 minutes
Stock Option Dilution - Example4 minutes
Comprehensive Example8 minutes
Introduction to Cash Flows7 minutes
CFO Direct Method Basics6 minutes
Cash Receipts from Sales10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Advanced Dilution & Options 30 minutes

Master cash flow statements using direct and indirect methods and integrate full financial analysis.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

12 videosTotal 61 minutes

Cash Paid for COGS5 minutes
CFO - Direct Method - Example8 minutes
CFO - Indirect Method6 minutes
CFO - Indirect Method Example5 minutes
CFI8 minutes
CFF1 minute
CFO Direct Method Example8 minutes
Taxes in CFO Direct Method4 minutes
Comprehensive Example 0CFO Indirect Method6 minutes
Comprehensive Example - CFI4 minutes
Comprehensive Example - CFF3 minutes
Comprehensive Example - Ending Cash Balance2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Cash Flow Mastery 30 minutes

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