The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used.

Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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- Financial Statement
- Finance
- financial statement analysis
Flexible deadlines
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100% online
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This course is part of the 100% online Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted to the full program, your courses count towards your degree learning.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Orientation
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 15 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 1: Beyond the Financials - External
2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 24 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Beyond the Financials: Internal
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 24 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 3: Non-GAAP Adjustments
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 29 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 4: Forecasting
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 30 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM FORECASTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & VALUATION FOR ACCOUNTANTS
by MDJan 14, 2023
Well taught and the pdf transcripts for the course helped a lot.
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