Author : | Rob Stephens, Founder of CFO Perspective, Adjunct Instructor Gonzaga University |
Course Length : | Pages: 26 ||| Word Count: 10,311 ||| Review Questions: 5 ||| Final Exam Questions: 8 |
CPE Credits : | 1.5 |
IRS Credits : | 0 |
Price : | $13.45 |
Passing Score : | 70% |
Course Type: | NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Technical Designation: | Technical |
Primary Subject-Field Of Study: | Finance - Finance for Course Id 2396 |
Description : | Common-size analysis is a powerful tool for financial analysis and decision-making. Common-size analysis is a form of ratio or metric analysis that states financial statement amounts as percentages of a base amount. Common-size analysis is useful for comparing the financial performance and position of different companies, especially those of different sizes. It also helps to identify trends and patterns over time within a company and across entities. This is very useful for business environmental analysis, peer benchmarking, and building financial projections. You may already do some forms of common-size analysis, but may not know all the ways it can provide insights and improve projections. You'll learn:
You'll see examples of analysis and methods I've used in my career, as well as ideas on other ways you may be able to use common-size analysis. |
Usage Rank : | 15000 |
Release : | 2024 |
Version : | 1.0 |
Prerequisites : | None. |
Experience Level : | Overview |
Additional Contents : | Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links : |
Common Size Financial Statement: Definition and Example
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Advance Preparation : | None. |
Delivery Method : | QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants : | Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date : | 06-Nov-2024 |
NASBA Course Declaration : | Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam. |
Approved Audience : | NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry - 2396 |
Keywords : | Finance, Common-Size, Financial, Analysis, cpe, cpa, online course |
Learning Objectives : |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to do the following:
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Course Contents : | Chapter 1 - Common-Size Financial Analysis 1. What is Common-Size Financial Analysis? 2. Common-Size Financial Statements 3. Internal and External Analysis Review Questions #1 4. Sources for Common-Size Financial Statements 5. Benefits and Users of Common-Size Analysis 6. Benefits and Users of Common-Size Analysis 7. Key Takeaways Review Questions #2 Glossary |