ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Financial analysis plays a crucial role in the success of businesses by providing insights into a company's financial health. Financial statement analysis is a key component of financial analysis that enables businesses to evaluate their financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

This course focuses on financial analysis which is a major section of the CFA exam. This starts with accounting systems and how they differ around the world as investment advisors need to understand these nuances. It will also cover financial statements like the income statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows. CFA exam takers should understand the tools of finance such as ratio analysis as well as accounting though, so it will cover how financials are presented, accounting treatment of capitalized costs and other accounting concepts as applied to finance.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

This course has been designed for professionals interested in understanding, analyzing, and using financial reports, including, but not limited to, finance and accounting professionals, financial analysts and engineers, as well as people working within banks, sales, procurement, contracts, credit risk, public relations management, and those engaged in speculative trading in shares and securities. In general, the most beneficiaries of this course are those who have limited experience of accounting and financial analysis and wish to enrich their knowledge and skillset.

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Topics to be Covered

• Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Reporting Standards
• Understanding Income Statements
• Understanding Balance Sheets
• Understanding Cash Flow Statements
• Financial Analysis Techniques
• Inventories
• Long-Lived Assets
• Income Taxes
• Non-Current (Long-Term) Liabilities
• Financial Reporting Quality
• Financial Statement Analysis: Applications
• Financial Reporting Mechanics

INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTOS VOTSIS (BSC, MSC, CFA) 

 Christos has been a CFA Charterholder since 2006. His other credentials include an MSc in Investment Management (CASS Business School), a BSc in Business Administration (Cardiff University) and a certificate in Asset Management (Agence de Transfer de Technologie Financière, Luxembourg). He is a financial professional since 2003 and his career has been split between Corporate Finance and buy side Investment Research. His experience ranges from the valuation of highly complicated exotic financial instruments to the completion of multi-million M&A deals. He is also a highly experienced instructor and since 2010 has held part-time University lecturer positions and delivered numerous professional seminars. Christos is the founder and CEO of A.F.S. Analytica Financial Solutions Ltd, a company specialized in the provision of bespoke financial and business analytics.