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Virtual: Intro to Financial Accounting
Learn to analyze financial statements and master accounting fundamentals through real-world examples from top companies. This group course equips your team with the skills to interpret financial reports and make better data-driven decisions.
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Zoom Conference Platform detailsZoom is recommended. For Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or WebEx, provide the meeting link to CourseHorse in advance of the event.
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$1,800 for up to 20 people
We're happy to discuss your training needs free of charge. Reach out for a free consultation and let us know which skill your team is interested in, your preferred custom training options, and the approximate number of participants you’ll have so we can create a package for you. Send us an email or give us a call today! |
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Up to 7 hours For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.
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Up to 20 people Group size can be changed after booking if needed.
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General Notes
Supported Platforms for Virtual Events: Zoom is our recommended platform, but we can accommodate Google Meets, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx if you provide the meeting link to CourseHorse in advance of the event. PoliciesPrice Match GuaranteeIf you find a similar event with a competitor at a lower price, we’ll gladly match it. This applies to events of comparable description and duration. Simply provide the details when booking, or within 72 hours of your booking, and we’ll ensure you get the best value. Contact an event concierge to get started. Rescheduling & Cancellation PolicyReschedule or cancel your event by emailing us at [email protected].
Rescheduled events must occur within 1 year of the original event. |
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Description
Learn to analyze financial statements using accrual accounting, the three primary statements, and the ratios and metrics used to evaluate company performance.
Instruction is grounded in real-world exercises using actual financial statements from recognizable public companies. You will work through genuine 10-K filings from companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Apple to connect accounting concepts to real reporting practices.
Topics Covered at a Glance:
- Financial accounting fundamentals: cash versus accrual accounting and GAAP
- Income statement components and key financial performance metrics
- Balance sheet structure: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity
- Cash Flow Statement: operating, investing, and financing activities
- How the three financial statements interconnect and reconcile
Detailed Course Syllabus
Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Who uses financial reports and why
- Where to find publicly available financial reports
- Types of financial reports and their purposes
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Cash versus accrual accounting: key differences
Income Statement
- Core line items and their meanings
- Profit ratios and margin calculations
- How accrual accounting appears in the income statement
- Depreciation and amortization treatment
- Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) analysis
- Year-over-year (YoY) comparisons
- EBITDA and its uses in financial analysis
Balance Sheet
- The fundamental accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity
- Key components within each section
- Changes in property, plant, and equipment (PP&E)
- Working capital and its significance
Cash Flow Statement
- Why the cash flow statement is essential
- Cash flows from operating activities
- Cash flows from investing activities
- Cash flows from financing activities
- Deferred taxes and their cash flow impact
Flexible Training Solutions for Your Team
Group Vouchers and Scheduled Classes
Group vouchers are available so employees can attend sessions at their convenience, with options on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Courses run live online and in person at our Midtown Manhattan offices. Larger voucher packages include a custom registration tracking portal.
With various courses on the calendar, employees can find sessions that suit their skill level, schedule, and preferred format.
Practical Skills from Working Industry Professionals
Participants leave training ready to apply what they have learned right away, with all course files to keep for ongoing use.
Our hands-on curriculum is built around real financial analysis challenges. Training is available on-site at your office, at our Midtown Manhattan location, or through live virtual instruction, and can be fully customized to your organization's training needs.