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Foundations of Financial Analysis

Connect financial statements, spot reporting risks, and improve analysis quality

Gain a practical understanding of how income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements work together to reveal a company's true financial story. Learn how accounting policies and IFRS rules shape reported results, and develop the skills to spot reporting risks and improve the quality of your analysis.

Starweaver | Jun 2026 | 177 min

What You Will Learn

You'll move step by step from the basics of statement structure to the details of IFRS policies and risk areas. Real-world examples and guided analytical exercises help you apply concepts as you go. By working through practical adjustments and case scenarios, you'll build confidence in connecting accounting data to business performance.

Key Features

  • Connect income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows for deeper business insights
  • Interpret IFRS policies and spot how accounting choices impact reported results
  • Identify red flags and adjust statements to improve comparability and analysis quality

Target Audience

Ideal for aspiring financial analysts, business managers, consultants, and professionals moving into finance roles. If you want to strengthen your understanding of financial statements and prepare for advanced work in valuation, modeling, or credit analysis, this course will give you the solid reporting foundation you need.

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