Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations

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Course Overview

The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used. Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations will require you to think critically about issues for which there can be more than one “correct” answer. Hence, your analysis and conclusions must be based on sound assumptions and well-constructed analysis and arguments.

Course FAQs

What are the prerequisites for 'Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations'?

Prerequisites for this continuing education class are set by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Most professional development online classes benefit from some prior knowledge. Please check the provider's page for specific requirements.

Will I receive a certificate for this CE class?

Yes, upon successful completion, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign typically offers a shareable certificate to showcase your new skills and fulfill your continuing education requirements.

How long does this online course take to complete?

Completion times for online continuing education courses vary. The provider's website will have the most accurate estimate of the time commitment needed.