Ratios and Interpretation
Learn to interpret the results of financial statement analysis, determine the internal and external constraints that affect the interpretation of financial statement ratios, and analyse the potential limitations of financial statement analysis.
Format
Online
NASBA Field of Study
Business Management and Organization
Level
Advanced
CPE Credits
1
Author(s)
Authored by an extensive network of global SMEs in connection with AICPA and CIMA staff.
Availability
1 year
Product Number
FLP21IMP077SSO
Interpret financial ratios
A company's financial performance can be assessed through ratio analysis. Once financial ratios have been calculated, interpret to ascertain if they are in line with targets, benchmarks, and expectations. Be aware of and responsive to the internal and external constraints to improve performance. Recognise the potential limitations of financial statement analysis to avoid productivity pitfalls.
Acquire new skills to demonstrate your proficiency:
- Financial statement analysis and the business model
- Common internal and external constraints
- Limitations of financial reporting information
- Limitations of ratio analysis
Gain practical experience
Use genuine examples such as case studies and scenarios to give you the skills to evaluate business performance and get a deeper understanding of various ways to improve business performance and align with organisation goals. Financial statement analysis can assist the decision-making process by focussing on the key indicators to remain a long-term, viable going concern.
This is a standalone course but if you’re interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMA® Finance Leadership Program.
- Global accounting and finance professionals
- Management accounting professionals
- Controllers
- CFOs
- Finance vice presidents
- Finance directors
- CPAs and CAs
- Interpreting and responding to the results of financial statement analysis
- Interpretation of ratios (internal constraints)
- Interpretation of ratios (external constraints)
- Limitations of financial statement analysis
- Interpret the results of financial statement analysis to draw appropriate conclusions.
- Determine the internal constraints that affect the interpretation of financial statement ratios.
- Determine the external constraints that affect the interpretation of financial statement ratios.
- Analyse the potential limitations of financial statement analysis.
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