READ and UNDERSTAND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

“Never invest in a business you cannot understand” WARREN BUFFETT

The main objective is to provide to participants the tools to read and understand the financial reporting

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Read the 3 main financial statements of a single company as of a consolidated one

  • Understand the meaning of each item used in the statements

  • Transform the statement vision into an interactive system

  • Better communicate with accountants

Target audience

  • Shareholders who have to understand the financial statements provided in annual meetings

  • Board members wanting to link reporting and strategy

  • Bankers willing to analyze the reporting of their companies clients

  • Students in business schools wanting to improve their ability in financial analysis

Course design

Modules