Diploma in Financial Statement Analysis develops expertise in interpreting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, enabling accurate performance evaluation, informed investment decisions, and strategic financial planning for businesses and professionals.
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The Diploma in Financial Statement Analysis develops practical knowledge of Financial Analysis and helps learners interpret key Financial Statements with confidence. The course explores the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow information used to evaluate business activity. Learners will also understand GAAP rules, financial reporting principles, correct timing, and earnings management techniques.
Throughout the Diploma in Financial Statement Analysis, learners explore Ratio Analysis, time series analysis, valuation, credits, contracts, leases, owners’ equity, and earnings per share. The course explains how financial ratios can be applied to assess Profitability Analysis, liquidity, efficiency, and overall Financial Performance, helping learners make more informed financial and business-related decisions.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in Business Finance, accounting, investment analysis, or financial decision-making. By studying executive compensation, valuation methods, balance sheet components, and cash flow reporting, learners can strengthen their understanding of Financial Reporting and company performance. These practical analytical skills can support professional development across finance, accounting, management, and business environments.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Diploma in Financial statement Analysis course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £79, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Financial statement analysis is essential for understanding an organisation’s financial position and overall performance. This course develops knowledge of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, helping learners interpret financial information and identify important business trends.
Developing financial analysis skills can support better business, investment and management decisions. Learners will explore financial ratios, profitability, liquidity and performance evaluation, gaining valuable analytical knowledge applicable across accounting, finance, investment and business environments.
The Diploma in Financial Statement Analysis has a total study time of 6 days and 6 hours. Learners can progress through the course at their preferred pace, providing the flexibility to develop knowledge of financial statements, ratio analysis, cash flow, valuation, and financial performance while managing their existing commitments.
The Diploma in Financial Statement Analysis has accessible requirements and is suitable for learners interested in finance and business. Basic numerical skills and a general understanding of business concepts are helpful, but advanced experience is unnecessary. Learners will need an internet-enabled device to access lessons and develop their financial analysis knowledge.
What is financial statement analysis?
Financial statement analysis is the process of examining a company’s financial reports to understand its financial position, performance and overall health.
What are the main financial statements used for analysis?
The three main statements are the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. Together, they provide information about assets, liabilities, profitability and cash movements.
Why is ratio analysis important in financial analysis?
Ratio analysis helps evaluate areas such as profitability, liquidity, solvency and operational efficiency, making it easier to compare financial performance over time.
What is the difference between a balance sheet and an income statement?
A balance sheet shows a company’s assets, liabilities and equity at a particular point in time, while an income statement records revenue, expenses and profit over a specific period.
How does cash flow analysis help assess a business?
Cash flow analysis examines how money enters and leaves a business, helping assess liquidity, financial stability and the company’s ability to meet its financial obligations.
Who uses financial statement analysis?
Financial statement analysis is commonly used by investors, lenders, managers and other stakeholders to evaluate business performance, financial risks and support informed financial decisions.
| Introduction to the Course | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 01: Why Analyse Financial Statements? | |||
| Why Analyse Financial Statements? | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 02: GAAP Rules | |||
| GAAP Rules | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Correct Timing | |||
| Correct Timing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 04: Earnings Management | |||
| Earnings Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 05: Balance Sheet | |||
| Balance Sheet | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 06: Balance Sheet Part-2 | |||
| Balance Sheet Part-2 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 07: Balance Sheet Part-3 | |||
| Balance Sheet Part-3 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 08: Statement of Cash Flow | |||
| Statement of Cash Flow | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 09: Time Series | |||
| Time Series | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 10: Ratios- Introduction | |||
| Ratios- Introduction | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 11: Applying Ratios | |||
| Applying Ratios | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 12: Valuation | |||
| Valuation | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 13: Credits | |||
| Credits | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 14: Contracts | |||
| Contracts | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 15: Executive Compensation | |||
| Executive Compensation | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 16: Lease | |||
| Lease | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 17: Owners’ Equity | |||
| Owners’ Equity | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 18: Earnings Per Share | |||
| Earnings Per Share | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Diploma in Financial statement Analysis | 6 days, 3 hours | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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