Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements
Who is this course for
Finance & Accounting Professionals: Strengthen your forecasting skills to create accurate financial statements and make data-driven decisions.
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Learn how to predict cash flow, profits, and expenses to secure funding and sustain business growth.
Investors & Analysts: Gain insights into financial projections and business valuations to make better investment decisions.
Course Overview
Understanding financial statements is essential, but the real power lies in being able to forecast future financial performance. This course equips finance professionals, business owners, and investors with the skills to create accurate financial forecasts, ensuring better decision-making and business planning. Learn to analyze historical data, recognize trends, and construct essential financial documents such as forecasted income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Led by Jim and Kay Stice, this course provides practical insights into financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and real-world business case studies, including Home Depot’s historic cash-flow crisis. Whether you’re managing a company’s finances or making investment decisions, mastering financial forecasting will give you a competitive edge in business strategy and risk management.
What You'll Learn
- Master financial forecasting by predicting future performance based on historical data.
- Create accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections.
- Analyze business case studies to understand the impact of financial forecasting on real-world companies.
- Develop hands-on financial models to make informed business and investment decisions.
- Improve strategic planning by using forecasts to assess risks and opportunities.
