Course Methodology

This course demonstrates theoretical core topics in addition to introducing Excel’s ability to perform various types of financial analysis. The course also features the use of a number of real-life case studies and presentations by participants followed by discussions.​

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the framework of financial statements analysis
• Use ratio and financial analysis
• Interpret company financials and industry position
• Appraise the process of company evaluation and analysis
• Analyze real-life financial statements from companies traded on the world and 'GCC' stock exchanges
• Prepare financial analysis template models

Target Audience

Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, financial analysts, department heads, senior management team members, financial controllers, finance managers, and chief and financial accountants who perform business analysis and provide financial recommendations.

Target Competencies

• Understanding audited financials and annual reports
• Performing vertical analysis
• Practicing horizontal analysis
• Understanding and performing liquidity analysis
• Understanding and performing activity efficiency analysis
• Understanding and performing solvency analysis
• Understanding and performing profitability analysis

Note

This is a hands-on training course using laptops which will be made available by Meirc for the duration of the training. For courses outside the UAE, participants should bring their own laptops equipped with a fully functional version of MS Excel 2010/2013.