Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

Analyzing financial statements for assessing financial health and conducting equity valuation.

Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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Summary

CourseFinancial Statement Analysis and Valuation
ChairInstitute for Accounting, Audit and Analysis
LecturerProf. Dr. Thorsten Sellhorn
Assistantschange annually (see Syllabus)
Weekly hours
Target groupB.Sc. in Business Administration
ExaminationFinal Exam
Prerequisitesnone
ContentThis course builds upon prior accounting coursework, focusing on practical applications in valuation. It emphasizes analyzing financial statements to assess a firm's financial health and conduct equity valuation. The course covers traditional financial ratios, forecasting techniques, and valuation methods from the perspective of investors, analysts, and creditors. It also considers recent developments such as the pandemic and sustainability issues' impact on firm value. While it provides a framework for financial statement analysis and equity valuation, it does not delve into advanced financial theories, endorse specific software, or require knowledge of US GAAP rules for exams.
Course Materialsee Moodle
SyllabusSyllabus Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation