Introduction to Analyzing Financial Statements

Course
Description:

Introduction to Analyzing Financial Statements introduces financial statement analysis as a means of determining the viability of a small business loan request or monitoring the financial solvency of the business. The course covers analyzing the income statement and balance sheet, determining key financial ratios and trends, and performing basic cash flow analysis.

Audience:

Personnel responsible for reviewing financial statements for the purpose of assisting in lending decisions, monitoring the ongoing health of the business, or conducting the initial financial analysis.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of the program participants will be able to:

  • Define financial statement analysis and explain its importance in the small business lending process
  • List the basic steps of financial statement analysis and the purpose of each step
  • Analyze an income statement and balance sheet
  • Calculate and interpret key ratios
  • Describe the cash flow cycles of the different business types
  • Perform a simple cash flow analysis.

Delivery Options:

This course can be delivered in the classroom and is also a self-paced online course.

 


Note:  Introduction to Analyzing Financial Statments is printed on demand as ordered.  The Participant's Handbook(s) and Trainers Guide may not be returned to ABA.

Participant's Handbook (c) 2008
Catalog #3004621
$73.50  List Price
$47.25  Member Discount

Trainer's Guide 
Catalog #3004622
$135  List Price
$  95  Member Discount

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