Master financial statement analysis and accounting fundamentals with this CPD Accredited, Industry Standard course. Dive deep into modules on working capital, ratio analysis, and financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. Enrol now to gain Globally Recognised skills that elevate your banking and finance career!
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Course Overview
In today’s competitive UK banking and finance sector, over 70% of employers prioritise candidates with strong financial analysis skills. Understanding accounting statements and financial data is essential for career success. This CPD Accredited course meets the growing demand for professionals who can interpret complex financial information with confidence and accuracy.
You will gain hands-on experience through practical modules covering financial statements, ratio analysis, and financial modelling. The curriculum breaks down key concepts such as working capital management, GAAP, and corporate finance ratios, ensuring you build industry-standard skills. Real-world case studies, including Apple Inc’s financials, help you apply theory to practice effectively.
Completing this nationally recognised course will boost your employability and promotion potential in a thriving sector. Whether you aim to advance in banking, finance, or accounting roles, the expertise gained here places you ahead in a competitive job market. Take action now to secure your future in financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
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After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from HF Online as proof of your continued professional development. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hardcopy certificate or both for £39.
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Completing this diploma can lead to the following UK job roles:
| Section 01: Introduction and Welcome to the Course | |||
| Introduction to Financial Statements and Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why are Financial Statements Important | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 02: Introduction to Accounting | |||
| What do we mean by Financial Accounting? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Accounting Standards and why they are important | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Concepts and Principles Underlying Accounting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Single Entry vs Double Entry Book Keeping | 00:08:00 | ||
| Understanding The Accounting Equation | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Accounting Cycle | 00:05:00 | ||
| Financial Statements | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: Introduction to Financial Statements | |||
| Section Introduction – Understanding Financial Statements | 00:02:00 | ||
| Overview of Financial Statements | 00:03:00 | ||
| GAAP: Accruals and Cash Accounting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Income Statement or Profit and Loss Account | 00:08:00 | ||
| Introduction to the Balance Sheet | 00:11:00 | ||
| Introduction to the Cash Flow Statement | 00:06:00 | ||
| Cash Flow Metrics Explained | 00:09:00 | ||
| Case Study- Apple Financial Statements | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 04: Understanding Working Capital | |||
| What is Working Capital | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is the Working Capital Cycle? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why is working Capital Management important | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Capital Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Capital Ratios | 00:07:00 | ||
| Working Capital Policies | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Capital Summary | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 05: Introduction to Financial Analysis | |||
| Section Introduction: Strategic Financial Analysis | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is Financial Analysis? | 00:11:00 | ||
| Measures of Profitability Financial Analysis | 00:04:00 | ||
| Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis | 00:12:00 | ||
| Cash Flow Statement Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Valuation Ratios | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 06: Financial Analysis - Case Study and Assignment | |||
| Section Introduction: Financial Analysis – Case Study and Assignment | 00:01:00 | ||
| Case Study Assignments Apple Inc Financial Analysis | 00:06:00 | ||
| Apple Inc Financial Analysis – Solution | 00:03:00 | ||
| Discussion of Measurements of Growth Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Discussion of Measures of Profitability Analysis | 00:07:00 | ||
| Discussion of Trading Performance Analysis | 00:03:00 | ||
| Discussion of Working Capital (Liquidity and Efficiency) Analysis | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 07: Financial Ratio Analysis in Corporate Finance | |||
| What do we mean by Corporate Finance? | 00:06:00 | ||
| Financial Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:03:00 | ||
| Liquidity Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Operational Risk Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Profitability Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Efficiency Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Financial Modelling for Mergers and Acquisitions | |||
| Why is modelling so critical | 00:03:00 | ||
| Three Models You Will Need | 00:08:00 | ||
| Understanding The Integrated Financial Statements Model | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Integrated Financial Statements Model Example | 00:07:00 | ||
| Key Tips to Modelling the Integrated Financial Statements Model | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Discounted Cash Flow Model – DCF | 00:07:00 | ||
| Understanding the Discounted Cash Flow Formula | 00:06:00 | ||
| Understanding the Merger Model | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 09: Course Summary and Wrap Up | |||
| Course Summary and Wrap Up | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 01: Introduction and Welcome to the Course | |||
| Introduction to Financial Statements and Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why are Financial Statements Important | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 02: Introduction to Accounting | |||
| What do we mean by Financial Accounting? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Accounting Standards and why they are important | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Concepts and Principles Underlying Accounting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Single Entry vs Double Entry Book Keeping | 00:08:00 | ||
| Understanding The Accounting Equation | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Accounting Cycle | 00:05:00 | ||
| Financial Statements | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: Introduction to Financial Statements | |||
| Section Introduction – Understanding Financial Statements | 00:02:00 | ||
| Overview of Financial Statements | 00:03:00 | ||
| GAAP: Accruals and Cash Accounting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Income Statement or Profit and Loss Account | 00:08:00 | ||
| Introduction to the Balance Sheet | 00:11:00 | ||
| Introduction to the Cash Flow Statement | 00:06:00 | ||
| Cash Flow Metrics Explained | 00:09:00 | ||
| Case Study- Apple Financial Statements | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 04: Understanding Working Capital | |||
| What is Working Capital | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is the Working Capital Cycle? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why is working Capital Management important | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Capital Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Capital Ratios | 00:07:00 | ||
| Working Capital Policies | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Capital Summary | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 05: Introduction to Financial Analysis | |||
| Section Introduction: Strategic Financial Analysis | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is Financial Analysis? | 00:11:00 | ||
| Measures of Profitability Financial Analysis | 00:04:00 | ||
| Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis | 00:12:00 | ||
| Cash Flow Statement Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Valuation Ratios | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 06: Financial Analysis - Case Study and Assignment | |||
| Section Introduction: Financial Analysis – Case Study and Assignment | 00:01:00 | ||
| Case Study Assignments Apple Inc Financial Analysis | 00:06:00 | ||
| Apple Inc Financial Analysis – Solution | 00:03:00 | ||
| Discussion of Measurements of Growth Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
| Discussion of Measures of Profitability Analysis | 00:07:00 | ||
| Discussion of Trading Performance Analysis | 00:03:00 | ||
| Discussion of Working Capital (Liquidity and Efficiency) Analysis | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 07: Financial Ratio Analysis in Corporate Finance | |||
| What do we mean by Corporate Finance? | 00:06:00 | ||
| Financial Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:03:00 | ||
| Liquidity Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Operational Risk Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Profitability Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:08:00 | ||
| Efficiency Ratios in Corporate Finance | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Financial Modelling for Mergers and Acquisitions | |||
| Why is modelling so critical | 00:03:00 | ||
| Three Models You Will Need | 00:08:00 | ||
| Understanding The Integrated Financial Statements Model | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Integrated Financial Statements Model Example | 00:07:00 | ||
| Key Tips to Modelling the Integrated Financial Statements Model | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Discounted Cash Flow Model – DCF | 00:07:00 | ||
| Understanding the Discounted Cash Flow Formula | 00:06:00 | ||
| Understanding the Merger Model | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 09: Course Summary and Wrap Up | |||
| Course Summary and Wrap Up | 00:03:00 | ||

