Master Financial Statement & Ratio Analysis: Exam Prep & Practice Tests
What you will learn:
- Financial Statement Analysis (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income)
- Ratio Analysis (Profitability, Liquidity, Solvency, Activity, Efficiency)
- Financial Statement Forecasting and Linkage
- Valuation Concepts (FCF, FCFF, FCFE, WACC, Terminal Value)
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
- Relative Valuation (Precedent Transactions, Comparable Company Analysis)
- Valuation Ratios and Multiples (EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, EV/EBIT, P/E, P/B, EV/FCFF)
- Horizontal, Vertical, and Common-Size Analysis
- EPS, EBIT, EBITDA Calculation
- DuPont Analysis
Description
Elevate your financial analysis skills with this intensive course designed to prepare you for even the toughest exams. Go beyond basic understanding and develop a deep mastery of financial statements, ratios, and valuation techniques. This isn't just theory; it's practical application through rigorous practice tests that mirror real-world scenarios.
What you'll gain:
This course provides a complete toolkit for financial analysis, covering:
- In-depth Financial Statement Analysis: Master income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and statements of comprehensive income. Learn to interpret key line items, footnotes, and MD&A reports. You'll develop proficiency in horizontal, vertical, and common-size analysis techniques. Understand and calculate EPS, EBIT, and EBITDA.
- Comprehensive Ratio Analysis: Gain expertise in interpreting a wide range of ratios to assess company performance. Covering profitability, liquidity, solvency, activity, and efficiency ratios, this section will empower you to identify key financial strengths and weaknesses.
- Financial Statement Forecasting and Linkage: Learn to connect financial statements for precise income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting. Identify key performance indicators and apply them to predict future financial performance.
- Mastering Valuation Concepts: Deep dive into free cash flow (FCF), FCFF, and FCFE. Understand levered and unlevered free cash flow calculations, terminal value, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis and Relative Valuation: Become proficient in using DCF analysis to determine a company's intrinsic value. Learn to conduct precedent transaction analysis, comparable company analysis, and understand various relative valuation methods. Master key valuation ratios and multiples, including EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, EV/EBIT, P/E, P/B, and EV/FCFF.
Our practice tests aren't just quizzes; they are designed to simulate real exam conditions, pushing you to your limits and helping you identify areas that need further attention. By the end, you will be confidently prepared to succeed.
About Analyst Interview: Analyst Interview is dedicated to helping finance professionals excel in their careers. We provide rigorous training and practice, specializing in investment banking, equity research, and all areas of financial modeling.