The Balance Sheet Analysis introduces the various elements that make up a balance sheet and shows where these are positioned on the balance sheet itself. This course seeks to ensure that all participants leave with a far greater understanding of what might be behind the numbers. The balance sheet provides a 'snapshot' of an organization at a particular point in time.
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understanding fundamental financial terminology and concepts
- Learning how to read and interpret financial statements
- Analyzing balance sheet performance including calculating and interpreting key ratios
- learning how to ask the right questions to probe the facts behind the figures
DAY 1
- Importance of financial measures
- Financial accounting
- Management accounting
- Participants’ needs and wants from the course
DAY 2
- Introduction of the basics of accountancy
- The key components of the Balance Sheet
- About Fixed Assets
DAY 3
- About current assets
- Current assets what they are, and how to improve
- Current liabilities – what they are
- The vital importance of working capital management
DAY 4
- About gearing
- Balance sheet performance including calculating
- Interpreting key ratios
DAY 5
- Limitations of the Balance Sheet
- See models of the Balance Sheet analysis
- Solving questions and exercises
- Financial officers
- Anyone involved in creating the Balance Sheet
- Anyone involved in reading, interpreting and/or analyzing Balance Sheets