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Balance Sheet and Business Cases

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Balance Sheet and Business Cases

This course is part of Financial Management Specialization

Instructor: Joseph Perfetti

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

39 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze income statements to evaluate a company's revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Interpret balance sheets to assess financial stability and capital structure.
Develop comprehensive business cases that align with strategic objectives and financial justifications.

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Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this course, you will delve into the income statement’s structure to uncover insights on revenue, expenses, and profitability, and how they reflect a company’s operational efficiency. Additionally, you will examine a balance sheet to understand a company’s financial stability, liquidity, and capital structure at a specific point in time. You will apply these concepts by conducting financial statement analyses and constructing compelling business cases.

Module details

In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will examine a balance sheet to understand a company’s financial stability, liquidity, and capital structure at a specific point in time, highlighting assets, liabilities, and equity.

What's included

3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 16 minutes

Balance Sheet10 minutes
Case Study Solution - Exercise 13 minutes
Case Study Solution - Exercise 23 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Key Takeaways10 minutes
Case Study10 minutes
Case Study Reflection Questions10 minutes
Module at a Glance10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Balance Sheet Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Module Reflection10 minutes

In this module, you will delve into the income statement’s structure to uncover insights on revenue, expenses, and profitability, and how they reflect a company’s operational efficiency.