INTERPRETING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

General Description

This course is designed for small and large businesses seeking a better understanding of a company's financial performance, strengths and weaknesses. It deals with fundamental concepts that can gauge the financial well-being of the business. Emphasis is on the major financial statements contained in an annual report and ratio analyses which may be used to judge the performance of the business. 

Objectives

Participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to ...

Understand the three most commonly used financial statements
Recognize the difference between cash and profit
Use ratio analysis to analyze financial reports
Make more knowledgeable business and investment decisions


Content

The Income (Profit/Loss) Statement
The Auditors Opinion
The Balance Sheet
Ratio Analysis
The Statement of Cash Flows
Trend Analysis
Internal and External Financial Statements
Working Capital Control


Duration: 1 - 2 days

Phone (610)388-0969 / Fax (610)388-8654 / info@sircoconsultants.com

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