Financial Analysis

Course Overview Finance is a cornerstone of the economy in the UK, with the financial and insurance sector contributing around …

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Course Overview

Finance is a cornerstone of the economy in the UK, with the financial and insurance sector contributing around 7.2% to the country’s GDP (Office for National Statistics, 2021).

With the global financial industry continually evolving, the demand for financial experts who can critically analyse and make informed decisions is on the rise. Learning financial analysis in the UK provides a competitive edge, enabling individuals to tap into this thriving sector and contribute to the nation’s financial stability and growth.

This Financial Analysis course provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical aspects of evaluating financial health and performance of businesses and organisations. It equips individuals with the essential skills needed to analyse financial statements, assess profitability, measure returns, evaluate liquidity, and detect potential financial manipulation.

With the ever-increasing importance of sound financial decision-making in today’s business world, this course serves as a valuable asset for those seeking to excel in finance-related roles.

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Requirements

No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—

Career Path

Upon completing the Financial Analysis course, individuals can pursue various finance-related careers in the UK, with corresponding expected salaries:

🡆 Financial Analyst: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum

🡆 Senior Financial Analyst: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum

🡆 Finance Manager: £60,000 – £90,000 per annum

🡆 Investment Analyst: £40,000 – £70,000 per annum

🡆 Chief Financial Officer (CFO): £80,000 – £150,000+ per annum

Course Curriculum

Section-1. Introduction
	Financial Statement Analysis Objectives	00:02:00
	Financial Analysis Methods in Brief	00:10:00
	Ratio Analysis	00:05:00
Section-2. Profitability
	Gross Profit Operating Margin Ratios	00:10:00
	Net Profit Expense Control Ratios	00:05:00
	ClassRoom Discussion for some other expenses	00:07:00
	Use of Profitability Ratio to Understand Competitive advantage and Business Models	00:08:00
Section-3. Return Ratio
	Return on Assets and FIxed Assets	00:11:00
	Return on Capital Employed	00:08:00
	Case Study Analysis of three telecom companies	00:15:00
	Cautions for using return ratios on face value	00:04:00
	Ratios which help to understand how efficiently assets are used	00:17:00
	How we measure utlisation of assets not recorded in Balance Sheet	00:09:00
Section-4. Liqudity Ratio
	Liquidity Ratio to understand Risk inherent in companies	00:05:00
	Long Term Liquidity Ratios	00:06:00
Section-5.Operational Analysis
	Financial Analysis Measure meant to understand efficiency in other operations	00:04:00
	Summarise – Ratios use for operational analysis	00:03:00
	Dupont Analysis to understand opportunities in optimising return on equity	00:04:00
Section-6. Detecting Manipulation
	Detecting Manipulation in accounts – Fake Sales	00:11:00
	Detecting Manipulation – Wrong Depreciation and others	00:06:00
	Pricing Decisions	00:07:00
	How to make Capex Decisions	00:05:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Financial Analysis	6 days, 6 hours