Financial Statements Unlocked: How to Understand Corporate Finance and Financial Management

Financial records are a vital part of every company's finances. They help you understand the company's financial health. How do you interpret this information to your advantage?

This course will teach you everything you need about understanding and reading financial statements. This course will allow you to examine a variety of financial statements including income statements, statements about financial position, and cash flow statements. They will be analyzed qualitatively and you'll learn about their reliability and relevance. By investigating different branches of accounting, you'll also learn about the other business users.

This course will teach you about the importance of the Cash Flow Statement, one of three important financial statements that reports cash generated and spent over a period of time. This course will show you how these statements are broken down into three sections: investment, financing and operating. The balance sheet (or statement of financial situation) will tell you if the company is in good health and worth your investment. This course will teach you the basics of a balancesheet, the importance of maintaining a balanced budget, and provide exercises that will increase your understanding and familiarity with these statements.