Understanding Financial Statements

  • Level: Beginner
  • Duration: 4.3 hours  
  • Access: 1 Year
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Learn the basic principles of accounting and the structure and analysis of the main financial statements. Describe the most popular equity derivative structures, including equity options, index futures and options, and equity swaps.

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Course Outline

Identify the basic principles of accounting and the structure and analysis of the main financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows).

What You Will Learn

Topic 1: Accounting - An Introduction

  • Producing & Using Accounting Information
  • Financial Statements
  • Accounting Concepts, Conventions, & Standards

Topic 2: Accounting Mechanics - Scenario

  • This scenario looks at the dual effect principle of accounting. 

Topic 3: Balance Sheet - An Introduction

  • Balance Sheet Presentation
  • IFRS Balance Sheet Example
  • US GAAP Balance Sheet Example
  • Balance Sheet Accounting Policies

Topic 4: Income Statement - An Introduction

  • Income Statement Elements & Presentation
  • Income Statement & Accounting Policies

Topic 5: Statement of Cash Flows - An Introduction

  • Overview of the Statement of Cash Flows
  • Format of the Statement of Cash Flows
  • Determining Cash from Operating Activities 

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