Essentials of Financial Analysis 1st edition by George Friedlob, Lydia Schleifer ISBN 0471228303 978-0471228301

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ISBN 10: 0471228303
ISBN 13: 978-0471228301
Author: George Friedlob, Lydia Schleifer

An easy-to-use guide to financial analysis
Essentials of Financial Analysis shows how to analyze a company as a prospective investment. This one-stop resource includes a basic introduction to accounting; shows how to use ratio analysis to evaluate a company’s profit, liquidity, and solvency; and provides actual financial statements of a variety of companies as illustrations.

Essentials of Financial Analysis 1st Table of contents:

• Introduction to Financial Analysis

  • 1.1 What is Financial Analysis?
  • 1.2 The Role of Financial Analysis in Business Decision-Making
  • 1.3 Types of Financial Analysis: Horizontal, Vertical, and Ratio Analysis
  • 1.4 Key Financial Statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement

• Understanding Financial Statements

  • 2.1 Income Statement: Structure and Key Metrics
  • 2.2 Balance Sheet: Assets, Liabilities, and Equity
  • 2.3 Cash Flow Statement: Importance and Structure
  • 2.4 How the Financial Statements Interconnect
  • 2.5 Limitations of Financial Statements

• Financial Ratio Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction to Financial Ratios
  • 3.2 Liquidity Ratios: Current Ratio, Quick Ratio
  • 3.3 Profitability Ratios: Return on Equity, Return on Assets, Gross Margin
  • 3.4 Efficiency Ratios: Asset Turnover, Inventory Turnover
  • 3.5 Leverage Ratios: Debt to Equity, Interest Coverage Ratio
  • 3.6 Market Ratios: Price to Earnings (P/E), Earnings Per Share (EPS)
  • 3.7 How to Interpret Financial Ratios

• Analyzing Profitability and Performance

  • 4.1 Gross Profit Margin Analysis
  • 4.2 Operating Profit and EBITDA
  • 4.3 Net Profit Margin and Return on Investment
  • 4.4 Comparative Performance Analysis with Industry Peers
  • 4.5 Evaluating Operational Efficiency and Business Performance

• Cash Flow Analysis

  • 5.1 Understanding Operating Cash Flow
  • 5.2 Investing and Financing Cash Flows
  • 5.3 Free Cash Flow and Its Importance
  • 5.4 Cash Flow from Operations vs. Profitability
  • 5.5 Analyzing Cash Flow Trends for Financial Health

• Financial Forecasting and Budgeting

  • 6.1 Introduction to Financial Forecasting
  • 6.2 Building Financial Projections and Models
  • 6.3 Analyzing Historical Trends for Forecasting
  • 6.4 Budgeting Process and Variance Analysis
  • 6.5 Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis for Forecasting Accuracy

• Risk Assessment in Financial Analysis

  • 7.1 Identifying and Quantifying Financial Risks
  • 7.2 Evaluating Credit Risk and Liquidity Risk
  • 7.3 Financial Leverage and Risk Exposure
  • 7.4 Risk-Adjusted Return on Investment (RAROI)
  • 7.5 The Role of Risk Management in Financial Analysis

• Valuation Techniques

  • 8.1 Introduction to Business Valuation
  • 8.2 Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method
  • 8.3 Comparable Company and Precedent Transaction Analysis
  • 8.4 Asset-Based Valuation
  • 8.5 Key Metrics for Evaluating Business Value

• Financial Analysis in Decision-Making

  • 9.1 Using Financial Analysis for Strategic Planning
  • 9.2 Investment Decisions: Analyzing Opportunities and Risks
  • 9.3 Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis for Operational Decisions
  • 9.4 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures: Analyzing Financial Impact
  • 9.5 Performance Measurement and Incentive Systems

• Financial Analysis for Corporate Governance and Compliance

  • 10.1 The Role of Financial Analysis in Corporate Governance
  • 10.2 Financial Disclosure Requirements and Regulatory Compliance
  • 10.3 Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Financial Reporting
  • 10.4 Detecting Financial Fraud through Analysis

• Using Financial Analysis in Investment and Portfolio Management

  • 11.1 Fundamental Analysis vs. Technical Analysis
  • 11.2 Analyzing Stocks, Bonds, and Other Securities
  • 11.3 Portfolio Diversification and Risk Management
  • 11.4 Performance Metrics: Alpha, Beta, Sharpe Ratio
  • 11.5 Evaluating Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Hedge Funds

• Conclusion: Mastering Financial Analysis for Better Business Decisions

  • 12.1 Key Takeaways for Financial Analysis Mastery
  • 12.2 The Evolving Role of Financial Analysts in Business
  • 12.3 Continuous Learning and Tools for Financial Analysis
  • 12.4 The Future of Financial Analysis: Trends and Innovations

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