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Introduction to Finance: The Basics
Master fundamental financial principles and analytical tools, from interpreting financial statements.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
16 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course introduces fundamental concepts in finance, covering business forms, financial statements, ratio analysis, and time value of money. You'll learn to interpret financial statements, assess company health using ratios, and understand present and future value calculations. The course aims to build a strong foundation in financial decision-making for both personal and business contexts.
What you'll learn
Understand the basic forms of business organization and their financial implications
Learn to read and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
Develop skills in financial ratio analysis to assess a company's health
Understand cash flow concepts and their importance in financial management
Master the principles of time value of money, including present and future value calculations
Learn to apply financial concepts to real-world scenarios and decision-making
Gain insight into corporate governance and agency issues in financial management
Develop a foundation for further study in advanced finance topics
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.26666666666666 Hours PreRecorded video
25 quizzes,2 peer reviews
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive introduction to finance course, offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, covers essential topics in modern finance. Led by instructor Xi Yang, the course is structured into five modules, progressing from basic business concepts to complex financial calculations. Students learn about different business forms, financial statements analysis, cash flow management, and the time value of money. The course emphasizes practical applications, including how to read balance sheets and income statements, calculate financial ratios, and make informed financial decisions. Through a mix of video lectures, quizzes, and peer-reviewed assignments, students gain a solid foundation in financial management principles applicable to both personal and business contexts.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 1: Introduction to Finance
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 2: Financial Statements and Cash Flow
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 3: Financial Statements Analysis
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Module 4: Time Value of Money
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
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