The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis
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About this course: In this course, participants will learn the foundations of accounting principles and financial analysis, develop an understanding of the links between these, and the measurement of value creation at the firm level. This is the first course in a four-course Specialization on the Essentials of Corporate Financial Analysis and Decision-Making, created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon).
Created by:Â Â Â The University of Melbourne
Taught by:Â Â Â Â Paul Kofman, Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics
Sidney Myer Chair of Commerce
Taught by:Â Â Â Â Sean Pinder, Associate Professor
Faculty of Business and Economics
Basic Info
Course 1 of 5 in the Essentials of Corporate Finance Specialization.
Commitment
4-6 hours/week
Language
English
How To Pass
Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
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Course 1 of Specialization
Essentials of Corporate Finance. Learn the foundations of accounting, financial analysis and the measurement of value creation.
Essentials of Corporate Finance
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised research intensive University with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Established in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest University.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
An Introduction to Accounting Principles: The Language of Capital Markets
This week we will define and explain the key financial statements produced by a company and reported to its shareholders. We will discuss the different core elements within those statements following basic accounting principles with the discussion framed in re...Â
8 videos, 7 readings, 1 reading
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Graded: Week 1 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
WEEK 2
An Intuition-based Introduction to Financial Analysis
Understanding the importance and the accounting principles underpinning the key financial statements of a company, we now turn our attention to synthesizing and condensing the financial statement information for the purpose of financial analysis. Specifically,...Â
8 videos, 1 reading, 1 reading
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Graded: Week 2 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
WEEK 3
The Links Between Accounting Principles and Financial Decision-making
Having established initial basic financial analyst's toolset in the first two weeks of this course, some caution is warranted as we turn our attention to some of the pitfalls associated with uncritical use of financial statements by analysts. Specifically, we ...Â
6 videos, 1 reading, 1 reading
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Graded: Week 3 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
WEEK 4
Value Measurement via Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
Having identified the key elements of a company's financial statements, and the way in which information from these statements can be utilized in financial analysis, we shift our focus this week to discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. Sound financial decision-...Â
6 videos, 4 readings, 1 reading
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Graded: Week 4 graded quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade