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Programme

Financial Analysis of Business

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Mr. Rahul Gupta: fab-exed@iima.ac.in | +91 87588 00397 (Office hours Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM)

This programme is meant to impart essential business analysis knowledge. It focuses on strategic, financial and cost analysis of a business. To start with, the programme will cover the basics of three financial statements, viz. balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. This will be followed by macro-economic analysis, strategic cost analysis and performance assessment. The programme will also acquaint participants with the tools and techniques used in business analysis. First, this will involve looking at the business through a strategic angle. Ratio analysis, an important tool for financial statement analysis will be taken next. Annual report of a public company will also be discussed. Comparative analysis with peers of the company will follow. Finally, participants will get insights into how earnings manipulation can adversely impact the analysis of financial statements and how good corporate governance can overcome this hurdle.

  • To analyze a business from different perspectives viz. strategic, financial and cost.
  • To understand preparation and analysis of financial statements.
  • To understand business strategy and industry analysis.
  • To understand an economy, and its impact on business analysis.
  • Preparation and basic understanding of financial statements.
  • Analysis of financial statements (ratios, common size, trend, etc.).
  • Profit and cash flow plans.
  • Investment analysis.
  • Earnings manipulation and fraud detection.
  • Macro-economic analysis.
  • Industry analysis.
  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of financial analysis of a business for leading it in a profitable manner.
  • Understand basics of three financial statements,viz. balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement and learn the tools and techniques used in business analysis.
  • Gain strategic insights into making financial forecasts and better business decisions.

Gain strategic insights into making financial forecasts and better business decisions.The primary audience for this programme would be middle and senior managers in non-finance functions whose jobs involve dealing with the accounting and financial information.

Faculty Chair(s)
Prof. Neerav Nagar
Prof. Neerav Nagar

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EEP Rahul Kumar Gupta

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iima-exed07@iima.ac.in
Introduction

This programme is meant to impart essential business analysis knowledge. It focuses on strategic, financial and cost analysis of a business. To start with, the programme will cover the basics of three financial statements, viz. balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. This will be followed by macro-economic analysis, strategic cost analysis and performance assessment. The programme will also acquaint participants with the tools and techniques used in business analysis. First, this will involve looking at the business through a strategic angle. Ratio analysis, an important tool for financial statement analysis will be taken next. Annual report of a public company will also be discussed. Comparative analysis with peers of the company will follow. Finally, participants will get insights into how earnings manipulation can adversely impact the analysis of financial statements and how good corporate governance can overcome this hurdle.

Objectives
  • To analyze a business from different perspectives viz. strategic, financial and cost.
  • To understand preparation and analysis of financial statements.
  • To understand business strategy and industry analysis.
  • To understand an economy, and its impact on business analysis.
Programme Highlights
  • Preparation and basic understanding of financial statements.
  • Analysis of financial statements (ratios, common size, trend, etc.).
  • Profit and cash flow plans.
  • Investment analysis.
  • Earnings manipulation and fraud detection.
  • Macro-economic analysis.
  • Industry analysis.
Key Outcomes
  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of financial analysis of a business for leading it in a profitable manner.
  • Understand basics of three financial statements,viz. balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement and learn the tools and techniques used in business analysis.
  • Gain strategic insights into making financial forecasts and better business decisions.
For Whom

Gain strategic insights into making financial forecasts and better business decisions.The primary audience for this programme would be middle and senior managers in non-finance functions whose jobs involve dealing with the accounting and financial information.

Faculty Chair
Prof. Neerav Nagar
Prof. Neerav Nagar

Dates

28 Jan 2027

to

30 Jan 2027

Duration

3 Days

Programme
Fees

INR 1,20,000

Plus 18% GST

Application Deadline

15 Jan 2027

Early Bird
Fees

INR 1,11,600

Plus 18% GST

Early Bird Deadline

07 Jan 2027

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