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Understanding Financial Statements (FM0001)

part of

The Core Business Principles advanced Executive Online Mini-MBA^® for Experienced Executives

Accounting terminology serves as the universal language of business, so it's vital you know the primary business financial statements: Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement [Income Statement] and Cash Flow Statement as well as key financial ratios. You'll gain a strong understanding of accounting terminology and principles, including the utilization of accounting information necessary to compile financial statements.

This course will prepare you to understand and use financial statements effectively to support management decision-making.

Valuable Takeaways You Can Apply Immediately...

You will:

Discern the value of the function and purposes of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
Employ the appropriate tools, financial ratios and comparisons to successfully evaluate your organization's financial condition
Orient yourself and your decision makers to the common manipulations of financial information that can potentially distort the actual financial condition of the firm
Use this information to provide meaningful input to management decision making
Understand the distinction between cash-based accounting and accrual-based accounting
Recognize the effect of each on the different financial statements

You will receive a frameable Executive Mini-MBA Certificate in Advanced Business Practices when you successfully complete the program.