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Course Overview:
"Financial Ratio Analysis for Business Decisions" equips learners with essential tools to analyse financial statements effectively, enabling better business decision-making. The course introduces key financial ratios such as profitability, return, liquidity, and operational ratios, providing valuable insights into a company's financial health. By understanding these ratios, learners can evaluate business performance, assess risks, and make informed decisions in various business contexts. The course is designed to enhance the financial acumen of professionals across sectors, equipping them with the analytical skills needed to drive strategic decisions and improve financial outcomes. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how financial ratios influence corporate strategy, with an emphasis on real-world application in business operations and decision-making.
Course Description:
This course covers a range of financial ratios essential for making informed business decisions. Learners will explore profitability ratios, return ratios, liquidity ratios, and operational analysis, learning how to interpret and use these metrics to evaluate a company's performance. The curriculum also delves into identifying potential financial manipulations and understanding how these impact decision-making. By completing the course, learners will gain a solid understanding of financial ratio analysis and its role in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation's financial health. The course is designed for professionals across industries looking to enhance their financial literacy and analytical skills, preparing them to make confident, data-driven decisions. Learners will benefit from structured content, expert-led discussions, and industry-specific case studies that help contextualise theoretical concepts.
Course Modules:
Module 01: Introduction
Overview of Financial Ratios
Importance of Ratio Analysis in Decision-Making
Key Terminology and Definitions
Module 02: Profitability
Understanding Profit Margin Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Net Profit Margin
Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE)
Module 03: Return Ratio
Definition and Importance of Return Ratios
Return on Investment (ROI)
Economic Value Added (EVA)
Evaluating Business Performance
Module 04: Liquidity Ratio
Importance of Liquidity Ratios in Business
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Cash Flow Analysis
Module 05: Operational Analysis
Efficiency Ratios
Asset Turnover
Inventory and Receivables Management
Module 06: Detecting Manipulations And Making Other Operational Decisions
Identifying Financial Statement Manipulations
Fraud Detection Techniques
Making Operational Decisions Based on Financial Data
Who is this course for?
Individuals seeking to improve their financial decision-making skills.
Professionals aiming to enhance their understanding of financial performance metrics.
Beginners with an interest in business finance and financial analysis.
Business analysts and managers looking to gain deeper insights into financial health.
Career Path:
Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Investment Analyst
Finance Manager
Management Consultant
Risk Manager
Corporate Strategy Analyst
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