Financial Analyst-1 Year – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Role of a Financial Analyst in the industry

Overview of financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

Key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial ratios

Building revenue models and forecasting financials

Techniques for creating operating models, balance sheet, and cash flow models

Scenario and sensitivity analysis

Analyzing profitability, liquidity, and solvency

Evaluating financial health using ratios and trends

Common-size financial statements

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation

Comparable Company Analysis (Comps) and precedent transactions

Leveraged Buyout (LBO) analysis

Understanding asset classes and investment vehicles

Portfolio theory and asset allocation

Risk management strategies in investment analysis

Capital budgeting and project evaluation

Cost of capital and funding options

Assessing and mitigating financial risks

Introduction to macroeconomic indicators and their impact on the market

Economic cycles, inflation, and interest rates

Analyzing industry and sector performance

Best practices for financial reporting

Creating effective investment reports and executive summaries

Presenting financial data to stakeholders