This course provides students with a basic knowledge on analysis of corporate strategy, financial analysis, assessment of corporate future and financial statements. Fundamental structure and features of financial statements are explained, then it is developed to practices of corporate assessment using information of financial statements.
The aim of this course is to understand a framework of corporate analysis based on data of financial statements, and develop basic knowledge of students for an assessment of corporate management and corporate values.
The goal of this course is as follows:
(1) Understand structure and contents of financial statements
(2) Understand framework of corporate analysis using data of financial statements
(3) Acquire basic knowledge to conduct corporate analysis and assessment of corporate values using data of financial statements
Financial statements, financial data, corporate strategy, financial analysis, corporate value assessment
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Explain basic knowledge on financial statements first, and then develop it to financial analysis and assessment based on selected examples.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction: Understand overall structure of the course Basics of financial statements, framework of corporate analysis, and cash flow analysis | Understand overall structure and outline of the course Understand basics of financial statements, framework of corporate analysis, and cash flow analysis |
Class 2 | Corporate accounting principles and accounting analysis | Understand principles for accounting and audit and consider their significance |
Class 3 | Group work | Discuss financial analysis in each group |
Class 4 | Financial measures and financial analysis | Understand financial analysis using various financial measures |
Class 5 | Corporate future outlook | Understand financial safety, risk analysis, and future growth of firms |
Class 6 | Group presentation | Conduct group presentations and discussions |
Class 7 | Group presentation | Conduct group presentations and discussions |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
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Achievement is assessed by participation in class and final report.
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