Overview

This course is for all those who wish to unravel the mysteries of financial statements. No prior knowledge of finance is required. You must have a hunger for knowledge & a keen interest in becoming an informed & confident investor.You will understand the power of financial analysis, as well as its limitations.In Section I, we begin with an Overview of Financial Statements. This is followed by a discussion on Financial Ratios & a Quiz.Section II covers the DuPont Model, a powerful tool for analysis & strategic decision-making. It also highlights the concept of Sustainable Growth Rate.A Final Quiz rounds it up. There is an Assignment at the end to increase your confidence.Section III contains extra material & some of my published articles. I shall add to this as & when there is something new to share with you.I am grateful to all my publishers for their trust, & for their generosity in sharing knowledge.By the end of this course you should be able to make sense of financial statements - without fear.You will learn to identify areas which require further examination. Using this information you should be ready to independently assess the financial health of companies; & be discerning in your choice of investments. It is your hard-earned money; you must treat it with respect. A note of caution: Ratios are tools, not medicines.Three ideas to wrap-up:*** Be confident, but cautious*** Always keep learning (especially from your mistakes)*** Practice, practice, practiceThank You.Manohar V. Dansingani (Cover photo: Roshan M. Dansingani, FIII)

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