The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used.
Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
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Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.
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This course is part of the 100% online Master of Business Administration (iMBA) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
If you are admitted to the full program, your courses count towards your degree learning.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 15 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Beyond the Financials - External and Internal
You will obtain an understanding of why it is important to consider information beyond the financials and how to access this data when performing financial statement analysis and valuation.
2 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 48 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Non-GAAP Adjustments
You will obtain an understanding of Non-GAAP adjustments, why they are permitted and how they are sometimes mis-used by companies
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 29 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 3: Forecasting
You will obtain an understanding to different approaches to financial statement forecasting and the pro's and con's to each
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 30 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
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