EDUCBA
Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization
EDUCBA

Financial Accounting: Master Core Concepts & Analysis Specialization

Master Financial Accounting and Analysis. Build strong foundations in accounting, EPS, equity, financial analysis, and tax reporting.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

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

What you'll learn

  • Analyze, interpret, and apply financial statements for business performance evaluation.

  • Calculate and evaluate Earnings Per Share (EPS) including complex adjustments.

  • Apply financial analysis techniques and tax accounting principles to decision-making.

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September 2025

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What you'll learn

  • Explain the purpose of income, balance, and cash flow statements.

  • Apply accounting principles to analyze revenue, margins, equity, and liquidity.

  • Interpret real company statements to evaluate performance and decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Standard Accounting Practices
Category: Revenue Recognition
Category: Accrual Accounting
Category: Income Statement
Category: Gross Profit
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

What you'll learn

  • Calculate Basic and Diluted EPS, including adjustments for dividends and splits.

  • Apply Treasury Stock Method to assess dilution from convertibles and options.

  • Interpret EPS outputs to analyze profitability and support investment decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Equities
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Securities (Finance)
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Acumen
Category: Financial Reporting

What you'll learn

  • Apply horizontal, vertical, and ratio analysis to evaluate financial performance.

  • Analyze deferred tax assets/liabilities and interpret tax reporting standards.

  • Assess efficiency, profitability, and shareholder returns through ratios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Return On Investment
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Case Studies
Category: Working Capital
Category: Corporate Tax
Category: Financial Reporting
Category: Technical Accounting
Category: Income Statement

What you'll learn

  • Analyze shareholder’s equity components and interpret financial statements.

  • Evaluate dividend types and stock actions, including splits and treasury stock.

  • Apply real-world examples to strengthen equity analysis and decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Accounting
Category: Financial Reporting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Corporate Finance
Category: Equities
Category: Corporate Accounting
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Market Liquidity
Category: Financial Accounting

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