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A Guide to Understanding Financial Statements

With Josh Aharonoff Liked by 1,624 users
Duration: 1h 19m Skill level: Beginner Released: 10/28/2024

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Course details

Financial Statements are something everyone should understand how to read, as they teach you how to analyze the health of a business. This course covers the fundamentals of financial statements, helping you make more informed business decisions and grow in your career. Instructor Josh Aharonoff helps you master the fundamentals of how to read and understand financial statements. He does a deep dive into the three most common financial statements: profit and loss, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Josh dissects each section of these statements, explaining how they are connected and how to build a statement of cash flows.

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  • James Bloom, RN, BSN James Bloom, RN, BSN

    James Bloom, RN, BSN

    Identity & Access Management Specialist at Phoenix Children’s

    5/5 May 6, 2025
    Very well done. Would recommend to anyone wanting a basic introduction to financial statements.
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  • Sunil Kumar Sunil Kumar

    Sunil Kumar

    CMA (ICWAI) & B.Sc. (University Topper & Gold Medalist) with 18+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Power Accounts & Regulatory…

    5/5 May 6, 2025
    Very nicely explained.
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  • Vafa Lachinova Vafa Lachinova

    Vafa Lachinova

    Accounting & Bookkeeping | Accounts Payable & Receivable | Financial Analysis & Reporting | Audit Preparation | GAAP & Regulatory Compliance |…

    5/5 April 22, 2025
    I recommend this course because it is informative and insightful.
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  • Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
  • Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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