Financial Accounting
Become proficient in financial statement analysis and learn to assess business performance through effective accounting practices and insights.
Become proficient in financial statement analysis and learn to assess business performance through effective accounting practices and insights.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Data & Finance for the future Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Interpret major financial statements and reports
Analyze business performance trends over time
Evaluate company results through peer comparison
Use financial ratios for economic assessment
Understand cash flow dynamics
Perform integrated company analysis
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.5 Hours PreRecorded video
17 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces financial statement analysis for business performance assessment. Students learn to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. The curriculum covers financial ratio analysis, business performance evaluation across time periods, and comparative analysis between companies. Practical examples and numerical exercises reinforce understanding of key accounting concepts and financial analysis techniques.
Accounting: the language of business
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Income Statement Analysis
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Balance Sheet Analysis
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Cash Flow Analysis
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Integrated Company Analysis
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Finance Professor and Expert in Financial Markets
Felipe Garrán is a distinguished finance professor at Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA) and has extensive expertise in financial markets. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo (USP) and has been actively involved in teaching and coordinating postgraduate and MBA programs since 2008. His professional background includes significant experience in the financial sector, where he has worked on various projects related to investment strategies and market analysis.On Coursera, Felipe teaches the course "Financial Accounting," designed to provide students with foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices. He is also known for his role as CEO of Mundo Financeiro, where he focuses on educating individuals about finance and investment strategies. With a commitment to fostering financial literacy, Felipe Garrán continues to influence the field of finance through his teaching, consulting, and public engagement activities.
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