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Learn business analysis using Excel to become a qualified Financial/ Due diligence analyst

What you'll learn

⚡ Apply professional forensic auditing frameworks to actual corporate ledgers with total practical confidence.
⚡ Learn to analyze financial statements, identify red flags, and assess company financial health during due diligence processes
⚡ Gain practical skills in preparing due diligence reports and using tools like Excel for financial analysis and data presentation
⚡ Go past standard ratios to uncover ghost vendors, unbooked offsets, and stalled revenue projects.
⚡ Learn to decode hidden risk cues in trade payables and secondary accruals like an elite forensic auditor

Requirements

❗ No prior experience in financial due diligence or M&A is required—this course is designed for beginners and professionals alike.
❗ Basic understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) will help.
❗ Willingness to learn financial analysis concepts and apply them to real-world business scenarios.

Description

Most financial analysis courses focus on calculating ratios. This course goes a step further by teaching you how professionals analyze financial statements to uncover business risks, operational trends, and value drivers during mergers & acquisitions (M&A), investment analysis, and financial due diligence (FDD).
Using practical Excel-based examples, you'll learn how to transform raw financial data into meaningful business insights that support investment decisions and strategic recommendations.

What you'll learn

Perform high-level Profit & Loss analysis to identify trends in revenue, margins, and operating performance.
Analyze revenue by customer, business segment, geography, and customer cohorts to evaluate growth, concentration risk, and customer retention.
Evaluate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through vendor concentration, purchase category analysis, and procurement seasonality.
Analyze employee costs by department and salary bands to assess organizational efficiency and cost structure.
Perform run-rate analysis to identify recurring operating expenses and unusual cost movements.
Conduct receivables aging and provision analysis to assess collection efficiency and bad debt adequacy.
Evaluate trade payables through aging and category mix to understand supplier payment practices and working capital management.
Analyze other assets and liabilities to identify hidden risks, under-provisioning, and potential cash traps.
Convert financial data into actionable insights suitable for investment committees, management presentations, and due diligence reports.

Who this course is for

⭐ Aspiring financial analysts, investment banking and private equity professionals who want to understand basics of Financial Due Diligence (FDD)
⭐ Business students and finance enthusiasts looking to understand the financial review process
⭐ Entrepreneurs and business owners interested in learning how buyers assess financial risks during acquisitions.
⭐ Anyone preparing for a career in M&A, investment banking, or corporate finance who wants a strong foundation in due diligence.
⭐ CA students doing articleship or freshers looking to transition from audit to Financial Due Diligence (FDD).
⭐ CMA professionals aiming to expand their skills in M&A and corporate finance.
⭐ Anyone interested in switching careers from audit to financial analysis in M&A and private equ

Homepage

https://www.udemy.com/course/practical-course-on-financial-analysis-financials-beyond-nos

   
   
   

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