Financial Statement Analysis 26-27
8.00 Credits
Member Price $329
Non-Member Price $439
Overview
Financial statements are the key to most business decisions. Often, the statements are presented as a key piece of information, and often they are misunderstood. This program is an overview of financial statements, how data is presented, and how to extract needed information that is relevant to business decisions. It will cover the format of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements.
Highlights
• How to extract necessary information • Financial ratios that are used as analytical tools • The proper understanding of accounting terminology • Basic ratio tools • Cash flow • Working capital
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
• Recognize standard methods to analyze financial statements • Perform analysis procedures to gain a better understanding of the company’s liquidity, solvency, profitability, and cash flows • Determine how these tools will help in better managing the operations and profitability of an entity
Preparation
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Mark Mishler, Kaplan Financial Education
Mark D. Mishler, CPA, CMA is a discussion leader for Loscalzo Associates Ltd. He is Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary with Breeze-Eastern (NYSE:BZC), a global aerospace manufacturer. In this role he manages financial planning and analysis plus budgeting and forecasting. He ensures financial integrity and regulatory compliance; works with all operational managers to improve profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet optimization; and develops stakeholders’ confidence in the company. Functionally, he manages finance, accounting, auditing, treasury, tax, SEC reporting, information technology, and risk management. With more than 29 years’ experience in finance and accounting for global public manufacturing companies, Mr. Mishler has led debt and equity financing including an IPO, mergers & acquisitions, public and SEC reporting, audit, manufacturing accounting, information technology, and strategic planning.
Non-Member Price $439
Member Price $329