Financial Analysis

Specialization Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the most important Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and know how they are used to determine the individual items found in financial reports.
• Compare how various accounting alternatives affect reported net income, stockholders’ equity, cash flow and important financial ratios.
• Solve issues resulting from analyses of corporate finances, as well as their control mechanisms, and planning policies/processes.
• Analyze the abilities of corporations to manage foreign exchange risk, cash and capital budgeting issues in a global environment.
• Use the investment and portfolio management tools employed by professional money managers.