In an era of thriving businesses, both small and large, it is crucial to possess a wholistic understanding of the financial building blocks of a successful organization. Through this 3-course Specialization in Financial Analysis, you will gain a well-rounded knowledge of key financial concepts that will help you apply an analytic mindset to understanding and driving organizational decisions and success.
Financial Analysis - Skills for Success Specialization
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Financial Analysis - Skills for Success Specialization
Prepare for a career in financial analysis. Gain a wholistic understanding of organizational finance and apply an analytical mindset toward financial statement analysis and organizational decision-making.
Instructor: Gies College of Business, University of Illinois
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(366 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Financial Data
- Business Valuation
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Management Accounting
- Revenue Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Accounting
- Income Statement
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Accounting
- Finance
- Performance Measurement
- Balance Sheet
- Financial Management
- Return On Investment
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Taught in English
67 practice exercises
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- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Estimate the value of basic financial securities such as bonds and stocks.
Define a financially analytic mindset and perspective.
Identify and apply fundamental finance and accounting principles.
Describe the purpose and components of financial statements.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Accounting
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Equities
Category: Income Statement
Category: Financial Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Corporate Finance
Category: Finance
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Entrepreneurial Finance
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Investment Management
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Loans
What you'll learn
Identify the different financial statements that reflect organizational position and performance.
Describe the importance of an organization's financial statements.
Distinguish between the different components of an organization's financial statements.
Perform fundamental financial statement analysis
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Income Statement
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Capital Expenditure
Category: Finance
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Equities
Category: Revenue Forecasting
Category: Accounting
Category: Financial Data
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Business Valuation
Category: Financial Planning
What you'll learn
Describe fundamental concepts of managerial accounting.
Apply CVP analysis in a variety of scenarios.
Prepare a budget and its key components.
Compute and interpret financial performance measures.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Budgeting
Category: Cost Accounting
Category: Variance Analysis
Category: Management Accounting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Decision Making
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Financial Management
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Planning
Category: Cost Management
Category: Operational Analysis
Category: Performance Management
Category: Accounting
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Frequently asked questions
Time to completion can vary widely based on your schedule, most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 3-6 months.
No background knowledge is necessary for this Specialization. This specialization complements the skills developed in the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate such as data analysis, data visualization, problem-solving, and data ethics.
It is recommended that the courses in the Specialization be taken in the order outlined.
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