Description

Overview: Elevate your financial acumen with our comprehensive Financial Analysis and Valuation Masterclass. Designed for both beginners and intermediate learners, this course provides a deep dive into essential financial concepts, data analysis, and valuation techniques. Through hands-on lectures and practical examples, you'll gain the skills to analyze financial statements, project future performance, and determine the intrinsic value of a company.

What you'll learn

• Build valuation models from scratch
• Initiate financial analysis by learning how to gather historical data and perform analyses, including horizontal and vertical analysis, with ratio analysis
• Delve into forecasting with a focus on revenue and cost drivers, working capital, and depreciation.
• Master the preparation of cash flow statements, a crucial component of financial analysis, along with exploring the balance sheet, completing any missing links
• Delve into discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation, a key technique for assessing a company's intrinsic value.

Who this course is for:

• Finance Professionals: Accountants, financial analysts, and professionals in finance-related roles seeking to enhance their analytical skills.
• Business Students: Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in finance, accounting, or business-related fields.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Individuals running businesses who want to gain deeper insights into financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Investment Enthusiasts: Individuals interested in the stock market, investments, and financial markets.
• Career Transitioners: Those looking to switch careers and enter the field of finance or financial analysis.
• Anyone Interested in Financial Analysis: Individuals with a general interest in understanding financial statements, ratios, and valuation techniques.
• The course caters to a diverse audience, providing a solid foundation for financial analysis regardless of prior experience.

Requirements

• Basic Financial Literacy: Understanding fundamental financial terms (e.g., revenue, expenses, profit). Familiarity with financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).
• Excel Proficiency: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including navigating worksheets and using basic formulas.
• Mathematical Foundation: Comfort with fundamental mathematical operations, percentages, and basic statistical concepts.
• Business Understanding: General awareness of business concepts and their financial implications.
• Computer Skills: Comfortable using a computer and managing files.
• Access to Software: Access to Microsoft Excel (version 2016 or later).
• Internet Connection: Stable internet connection for accessing online resources and lectures.
• While not mandatory, these prerequisites will enhance the learning experience and readiness for the Financial Analysis Mastery Course.