E-learning

How to analyse financial statements

This online course will help you understand the difference between different financial terms and the purpose of different financial statements such as the balance sheet and profit and loss account.

£30.00

Course Type

E-learning

Length

10 - 30 mins

What you’ll achieve

When you’ve completed the course, you’ll understand how to:

  • interpret the financial statements of an organisation using ratio analysis
  • assess the current position and recent performance of the organisation
  • highlight areas of concern
  • identify opportunities for improvement.

About this course

Financial statements provide a wealth of information that tell us what's going on in an organisation. Valuable insights can be uncovered – if you know what you’re looking for.

This course will help you unpick financial data and quickly identify the good and the bad news.

Who it's for

This course is perfect if you're:

  • a finance professional looking to refresh your basic finance skills and follow best practice
  • running your own business looking for practical skills to monitor and manage your financial operations
  • an organisation looking to roll out on-demand training to finance staff.

Overview

E-learning

10 - 30 mins

Syllabus

This course covers:

  • Profitability ratios
  • Liquidity
  • Efficiency
  • Financial position
  • Limitations of ratio analysis – what it tells us and what it doesn't say

How to access

How to analyse financial statements is a 30-minute session including video tutorials and interactive learning to test your knowledge as you learn. You can purchase this course on its own or discounted as part of the AAT Business Finance Basics bundle.

Once purchased you will be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date you access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you’ve purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims. 

How to analyse financial statements
E-learning

How to analyse financial statements

10 - 30 mins

£30.00
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