Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

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Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

Instructor: Tansy Rothwell

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

130 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

4 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Financial language and statements
Interrelationships between key financial metrics across statements
Future cash flow projection concepts, including time value of money

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

The Fundamental Financial Analysis course is designed for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in financial analysis. Whether you're a professional seeking to enhance your analytical skills, or someone transitioning into finance, this course will equip you with the essential tools to assess a company’s financial health.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Who is this course most suitable for: - Learners with a basic understanding of finance concepts but new to financial analysis. - Those aspiring to careers in finance, accounting, or investment banking. - Entrepreneurs or business owners seeking to understand financial reports for informed decision-making. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Interpret and evaluate financial statements to assess a company’s financial performance. - Make informed business and investment decisions based on financial analysis.

In this section, students will learn the basic financial analysis terms, become familiar with the three primary financial statements and what they represent, and understand the difference between profits on an income statement and cash flow.

What's included

12 readings1 assignment

12 readingsTotal 75 minutes

Course structure3 minutes
Key components2 minutes
The role of accounting in financial analysis3 minutes
Introducing financial statements10 minutes
Video: Purpose of the balance sheet2 minutes
The balance sheet15 minutes
Video: Purpose of the income statement2 minutes
The income statement16 minutes
The cash flow statement3 minutes
Video: Using the cash flow statement8 minutes
Video: Profit is not cash flow4 minutes
Takeaways from this section7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Section 1 Quiz15 minutes

In this section, students will learn how to develop a basic skillset for assessing a company's financial health by reviewing their financial statements. This includes understanding simple ratios like the current, debt-equity, and profit margin ratios.

What's included

8 readings1 assignment

In this section, students will learn financial concepts like net present value, internal rate of return, and return on investment which involve analysing discounted cash flows to properly evaluate investments.

What's included

12 readings1 assignment

12 readingsTotal 69 minutes

Introducing the Time Value of Money2 minutes
Video: Present and future value11 minutes
Video: Investments with higher levels of risk5 minutes
Video: Why use the NPV rule?10 minutes
Introduction to alternative methods2 minutes
Internal Rate of Return2 minutes
Video: Understanding IRR9 minutes
Video: Problems with IRR12 minutes
Summary of IRR5 minutes
Monitoring investment success2 minutes
Return on Investment5 minutes
Summary of ROI4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Section 3 Quiz15 minutes

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Tansy Rothwell

London Business School

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Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Very Informative course on Basics of Financial Analysis. Very well explained.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Helpful for basic understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Pretty good course, it gives you good information and it's very easy to take.

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