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Intermediate
Financial Statement Analysis
Use ratios, trends and benchmarking to assess profitability, liquidity and solvency.
View courseAccounting Essentials
Understand US GAAP basics, the accounting cycle and how the three financial statements connect.
What you'll learn
- Core concepts explained with real US company examples
- Step-by-step Excel walkthroughs you can follow along with
- Best practices used by analysts at leading firms
- A final assessment to earn your certificate of completion
Course curriculum
Module 1: The accounting equation45 min
Module 2: Journal entries and the ledger52 min
Module 3: Accrual vs. cash accounting59 min
Module 4: Reading the income statement66 min
Module 5: Reading the balance sheet73 min
Module 6: Reading the cash flow statement50 min
Who this course is for
Students, career changers and working professionals in finance, accounting, consulting and business who want practical, job-ready skills.
Requirements
A computer with Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 recommended). No prior experience is required for beginner courses.