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
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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(376 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
- Business Valuation
- Return On Investment
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Accounting
- Income Statement
- Budgeting
- Revenue Forecasting
- Balance Sheet
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Performance Measurement
- Financial Accounting
- Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Data
- Cost Management
- Finance
- Financial Statements
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
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Taught in English
67 practice exercises
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- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, and Financial Accounting
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
Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Finance, and Accounting
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
Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Performance Management, Financial Management, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Planning
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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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