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Analyzing financial statements

Course Description: This course aims to develop students' ability to use financial statements to make sound decisions in the areas of investment, finance, and management. It is designed to provide a solid foundation that combines fundamental principles with advanced concepts in financial analysis. The course covers key areas such as business strategy analysis, accounting analysis, and financial analysis. It also addresses forecasting future performance, valuation methodologies, and creditworthiness analysis, with a focus on predicting financial distress. Students will work with practical tools and performance indicators used to evaluate company performance. The course also focuses on developing critical thinking skills necessary for analyzing complex financial data and integrating diverse analytical approaches to support decision-making. Additionally, the course enhances teamwork skills through collaborative projects and group discussions, enabling students to work effectively in multidisciplinary and culturally diverse professional environments.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

 

Definition and explanation of advanced concepts and techniques in financial statement analysis.
Identify the fundamental principles of investing and list company valuation methods.
Explanation of how to use financial statements to evaluate the financial performance of companies.
Applying various valuation methods to publicly traded companies.
Employing critical thinking skills to evaluate complex challenges in financial analysis and develop practical solutions.
Developing effective teamwork skills through collaborative projects and group discussions related to financial analysis.

Course outputs :

Knowledge:
Definition and explanation of advanced concepts and techniques in financial statement analysis.
– Identifying the fundamental principles of investment and listing company valuation methods.
– Explanation of how to use financial statements to assess a company's financial performance.
Applying various valuation methods to listed companies.
2. Skills:
- Employ critical thinking skills to evaluate complex challenges in financial analysis and develop practical solutions.
3. Values, Independence, and Responsibility:
Recognizing the importance of teamwork and cultural diversity in enhancing financial analysis within multinational corporations.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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