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Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts

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Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze financial statements and assess liquidity using key ratios

  • Calculate WACC and apply cost variance analysis techniques

  • Build integrated financial models and DCF forecasts with sensitivity testing

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March 2026

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There are 12 modules in this course

You will examine the three primary financial statements—the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—and explore how each contributes to understanding liquidity. You’ll connect key performance ratios to short-term financial stability and interpret how liquidity signals operational health.

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3 videos2 readings2 assignments

You will calculate and interpret liquidity ratios using structured datasets to assess short-term financial health. You’ll benchmark results, evaluate performance trends, and translate numerical findings into clear business insights.

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2 videos2 readings3 assignments

You will explore the definition and components of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), including debt, equity, and capital structure. You’ll examine how each component influences risk, return expectations, and funding strategy.

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3 videos2 readings2 assignments

You will apply the WACC formula step by step using capital structure data. You’ll verify calculations and interpret results to evaluate investment decisions and value creation potential.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

You will compare the three-statement model and the discounted-cash-flow model to understand how each supports different financial decisions. You’ll identify when to use each framework based on operational analysis or valuation needs.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply accounting principles to link the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement within an integrated model. You’ll test how changes in assumptions affect cash flow and financial projections

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will break down price, quantity, and mix variances to understand how cost deviations occur. You’ll interpret variance outcomes and determine which differences require management attention.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will apply standard cost formulas to calculate material cost variances using real-world templates. You’ll highlight unfavorable variances and communicate their implications for cost control and forecasting.

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1 video1 reading2 assignments

You will compare top-down and bottom-up forecasting methods to understand how projections are built from market-level versus operational data. You’ll evaluate when each approach is most appropriate for strategic planning.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will apply scenario analysis to build optimistic, base, and pessimistic revenue forecasts. You’ll create a three-case model and summarize findings in a visual chart to communicate risk and opportunity clearly.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will construct a dynamic discounted cash flow model that incorporates sensitivity tables for WACC, growth rates, and terminal value. You’ll test how changes in assumptions influence enterprise value and model outputs

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will evaluate a financial model for technical accuracy, logical consistency, and adherence to modeling standards. You’ll trace formulas, audit linkages, and identify risks that affect credibility and decision-readiness.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

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