Overview

To allow students to perform fundamental analysis of financial statements, perform financial valuations and to apply such fundamental analysis and valuation techniques to a variety of specific financial decisions.

The course will cover the following:

• Introduction to the Financial Statements and Valuation. • Analysis of Financial Statement. • Financial ratio analysis and interfirm comparison. • Profitability, Forecasting and Valuation. • Growth and Sustainable Earnings. • Accounting Analysis and Valuation. • Risk Analysis.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate essential level of knowledge of the principals and techniques of financial/business analysis in relation to decision makings.

• Implement forecasting methods for the valuation the future financial position of an entity.

• Interpret data derived from the use of financial analysis techniques to help management in making decisions.

• Use different financial analysis techniques for the assessment of the strategic and financial position of an entity.