Learn how to analyze financial statements and reports. Master financial accounting fundamentals such as accrual accounting, the three main financial statements, and the metrics and ratios analysts use.

This course is taught using hands-on exercises from financial statements of well-known companies. We'll go through real-life examples, by walking through actual 10-K's to gain a better understanding of how the accounting concepts learned in this course apply to companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple. 

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What You’ll Learn

  • Financial accounting fundamentals, including cash versus accrual accounting and GAAP
  • Income statement line items and financial metrics
  • Balance sheet: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholder's Equity
  • Cash Flow Statement: Cash flows from operations, investing, and financing
  • How the financial statements tie together