Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance
Master financial statement analysis with a focus on income statements and company performance metrics. Perfect for beginners in accounting.
Master financial statement analysis with a focus on income statements and company performance metrics. Perfect for beginners in accounting.
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What you'll learn
Understand the purpose and components of income statements
Learn to interpret financial ratios and performance metrics
Master the basics of financial statement analysis
Understand the relationship between different financial statements
Develop skills in evaluating company performance
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.2 Hours PreRecorded video
13 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of financial statements with a primary focus on the income statement. Students learn to interpret company performance through financial analysis, understand key components of income statements, and master basic financial ratios. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, teaching learners how to read and analyze real-world financial statements and evaluate company performance.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
How Did You Perform? Introducing the Income Statement
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Finishing Out the Income Statement and Managing Cash
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Final Elements of Financial Statements
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Wrapping Up Financial Statements and What Lies Ahead
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Accountancy and Educational Leader
Kevin E. Jackson is a Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he is recognized for his expertise in financial statement analysis and corporate performance evaluation. He teaches courses such as "Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance" and "Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position," focusing on equipping students with the skills to interpret and analyze financial data effectively. His teaching methods emphasize practical applications, making complex accounting concepts accessible to students.
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