Essentials of Financial Analysis

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In this course, students will interpret corporate financial statements, specifically how the information within the statements informs the corporate decision-making process. Students will learn how to analyze the past performance of a corporation. They will apply this knowledge to enhance strategic decisions. Principles covered in this course include financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, comparative analysis, pro forma financial statements, time value of money, and project analysis with capital budgeting techniques (NPV, IRR). Students will apply these concepts in business applications in subsequent graduate business coursework.