The course content is structured to offer a balance of theoretical understanding and practical application. The following topics are covered in detail:

Introduction to Financial Reporting

Purpose and users of financial reports
Types of financial statements and their interrelationships
Key accounting principles and the conceptual framework

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Overview of IFRS and comparison with other frameworks (e.g., GAAP)
Key IFRS standards and recent updates
Compliance, disclosure, and reporting requirements

Financial Statement Preparation and Review

Preparing and structuring income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Notes to financial statements and supplemental disclosures
Common reporting challenges and solutions

Financial Analysis Techniques

Horizontal and vertical analysis
Profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency ratios
Common-size financial statements for benchmarking

Cash Flow Analysis and Working Capital Management

Evaluating cash inflows and outflows
Operating, investing, and financing activities
Understanding the implications of cash positions and liquidity

Earnings Quality and Red Flags in Reporting

Identifying manipulation and aggressive accounting
Earnings management techniques and how to spot them
Financial red flags and how to interpret anomalies

Reporting for Managerial Decision-Making

Translating financial results into actionable business strategies
Budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation
Aligning reporting with stakeholder expectations

Hands-on Case Studies and Reporting Tools

Analyzing published financial statements from real companies
Using Excel and reporting software for visualization
Group exercises in report preparation and peer review

Participants will walk away with the practical tools needed to interpret financial statements effectively, generate insightful analysis, and present financial data in a way that supports internal planning and external accountability.

Financial Reporting and Analysis Training Course in Paris

Available Dates

Custom Date Selection

Available Cities

Objectives and Target Group

Course Content

Financial Reporting and Analysis Training Course

Date

Select a Date

Price