Advanced Financial Analysis: Beyond the Numbers
Master financial statement analysis, non-GAAP metrics, forecasting, and valuation techniques for informed decision-making.
Master financial statement analysis, non-GAAP metrics, forecasting, and valuation techniques for informed decision-making.
This course provides advanced knowledge and skills for analyzing, interpreting, and using financial information to make informed decisions. It goes beyond basic financial reporting to explore external and internal factors affecting businesses, non-GAAP adjustments, financial forecasting techniques, and various valuation models. Students will learn to critically analyze financial reports, understand the implications of non-GAAP measures, develop forecasting skills, and apply different valuation methods. The course emphasizes practical application of concepts to real-world scenarios, preparing students to make sound financial decisions in various business contexts.
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What you'll learn
Analyze external and internal factors affecting a company's financial performance
Understand and critically evaluate non-GAAP financial measures and their implications
Develop skills in financial forecasting using different approaches
Apply various valuation models to determine a company's worth
Interpret financial information beyond traditional statements for informed decision-making
Understand the uses and limitations of different valuation techniques
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9 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of advanced financial analysis techniques, going beyond traditional financial statements. It covers four main areas: external and internal factors affecting businesses, non-GAAP adjustments, financial forecasting, and valuation models. Students learn to analyze various external economic factors and internal company-specific information to gain a holistic view of a company's financial position. The course delves into the complexities of non-GAAP reporting, teaching students to understand and critically evaluate these adjustments. It also covers different approaches to financial forecasting and introduces various valuation models, from simple multiples to more complex methods. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on practical application and critical thinking in financial decision-making.
Orientation
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 1: Beyond the Financials - External and Internal
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 2: Non-GAAP Adjustments
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 3: Forecasting
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4: Valuations
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Expert in Corporate Finance and Accounting Education
Brian Hamm serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business, bringing extensive corporate leadership experience to academia. An alumnus of UIUC with a BS in Accountancy (1995), his distinguished career includes roles as Chief Financial Officer at both TruGreen (2017-2018) and Energizer Holdings (2015-2017), along with various executive positions at PepsiAmericas and Price Waterhouse. His teaching excellence has been consistently recognized, earning him the 2024 Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching Award from UIUC and the Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award from the Gies Business Alumni Association. He teaches advanced courses including Financial Statement Analysis and Accounting Institutions and Regulations, bringing real-world expertise to the classroom. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of cross-functional business understanding and data-driven decision-making, particularly in preparing future business leaders for the rapidly evolving corporate landscape
Associate Dean and Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois specializing in financial reporting and analysis.
Nerissa C. Brown, PhD, CFE, is the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and a Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also serves as the Chief Learning Innovation Officer and holds the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Faculty Fellowship and PwC Faculty Fellowship. With a robust academic background, Dr. Brown specializes in financial accounting and corporate financial reporting, focusing on the determinants and capital market consequences of financial disclosures. Her courses include "Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations" and "Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants." Dr. Brown has received several accolades for her contributions to education and diversity in accounting.
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