FINA 3440 Financial Statement Analysis

Use ratios and cash flow analysis to assess corporate performance and creditworthiness.

About this course

In FINA 3440 Financial Statement Analysis, you will learn how to read between the lines of corporate financial reports. Using ratios and cash flow analysis, you will assess corporate performance and creditworthiness. The course builds on your knowledge of intermediate financial accounting and corporate finance theory to give you practical tools for evaluating business health.

You will work with real financial statements, practice common-size and trend analysis, and prepare reports that help stakeholders make informed decisions. This course is designed for students who want to understand how financial data drives business strategy and investment choices.

Who takes this course

• Bachelor of Applied Business — Accounting

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• FINA 2130 Intermediate Financial Accounting
• FINA 2840 Corporate Finance Theory

Learning outcomes

• Calculate and interpret key financial ratios across profitability, liquidity, and solvency categories
• Analyse cash flow statements to identify trends in operating, investing, and financing activities
• Evaluate corporate performance using common-size and trend analysis techniques
• Assess creditworthiness and financial stability for lending or investment decisions
• Prepare a financial analysis report with clear recommendations for stakeholders

Evaluation