Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements
Who is this course for
Finance Professionals & Accountants: Improve financial forecasting skills to create accurate and reliable financial statements for businesses.
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Learn how to predict future cash flow and profitability to make better financial decisions.
Investors & Bankers: Gain insights into financial statement forecasting to assess business health and investment potential.
Course Overview
Financial reports are more than just historical records—they are powerful tools for predicting a company's future. In this course, finance experts Jim and Kay Stice break down the process of financial forecasting, teaching you how to analyze past financial data and use it to build forward-looking statements. You'll learn how to create forecasted income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, applying key accounting principles and practical modeling techniques.
Using real-world business cases like Home Depot’s 1985 cash-flow crisis, this course demonstrates the importance of accurate financial forecasting in business decision-making. Whether you're a finance professional, investor, or entrepreneur, this course equips you with the tools to make data-driven financial predictions and strategic plans.
What You'll Learn
- Practical experience in building forecasted income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Expert guidance from finance professors Jim and Kay Stice.
- Real-world case studies like Home Depot’s cash-flow crisis.
- Hands-on exercises to reinforce financial forecasting concepts.
- A solid foundation in using historical data to predict future financial performance.
