More informations on : http://www.actiononline.fr/parcours/finance-pour-managers/ <br /> <br />Learning goals: <br />1- Be able to determine the essential figures from the balance sheet and the profit and loss statement for the economic and financial analysis of the company <br />2- Understand the issues of the financial analysis <br />3- Know the main Income Statement Balances <br /> <br /> <br />Chapters <br />- Introduction <br />- ISB <br />- The activity ratios <br />- The risk analysis ratios <br />- Conclusion <br />- Quiz - Tools and profitability analysis ratios <br /> <br />A word from the author <br />"The financial statements are a comparison of 2 or several financial periods (balance sheet, profit and loss statement and accounting notes), in order to determine the financial health of the company. <br />In most cases, the financial analyst has to comment the financial independence, the financial balance, liquidity, profitability, as well as the value added of the company. <br />Theses figures are mostly based on ratios. <br />The financial strength is at the heart of the head executive concerns because it is a main factor of the sustainability of the company."