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Financial Statement Analysis Financial Statement Analysis is one of the heaviest-weighted topic areas on the Finance Certification 1 exam, and for good reason: the ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate financial statements is the foundation of virtually every investment decision.
Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis This topic lays the groundwork for the entire FSA module.
Analyzing Income Statements The income statement is where the story of a company’s operational performance unfolds.
Analyzing Balance Sheets The balance sheet is the snapshot of a company’s financial position at a point in time — what it owns, what it owes, and what is left for shareholders.
Analyzing Statements of Cash Flows I “Cash is king” is not a cliche in financial analysis — it is a foundational truth.
Analyzing Statements of Cash Flows II This topic builds on the mechanics learned in Cash Flows I by introducing the analytical tools that transform raw cash flow data into actionable investment insights.
Analysis of Inventories Inventory is where the income statement and balance sheet meet most directly: the cost flow assumption you choose (FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average) simultaneously determines COGS on the income statement and ending inventory on the balance sheet.
Analysis of Long-Term Assets Long-term assets — both tangible (PP&E) and intangible (patents, goodwill, software) — represent the productive capacity of a business.
Topics in Long-Term Liabilities and Equity This topic covers three areas that disproportionately affect balance sheet leverage and reported earnings: lease accounting, pension obligations, and stock-based compensation.
Financial Statement Analysis Framework - Laundromat Expansion Case Study This case study applies the Financial Statement Analysis framework from the finance curriculum to a real-world laundromat expansion decision.