Author : | Jae K. Shim, Ph.D., CPA |
Course Length : | Pages: 206 ||| Review Questions: 54 ||| Final Exam Questions: 65 |
CPE Credits : | 13.0 |
IRS Credits : | 0 |
Price : | $107.95 |
Passing Score : | 70% |
Course Type: | NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry |
Technical Designation: | Technical |
Primary Subject-Field Of Study: | Finance - Finance for Course Id 1760 |
Description : | This comprehensive course gives you every sales and financial forecasting formula and modeling techniques you need to analyze your operation both as a whole and by segment. You'll be provided with proven techniques that help you identify and fix problem areas, analysis techniques that help you evaluate proposals for profit potential, proven methods that improve the accuracy of your short- and long-term forecasting, analysis tools that help you better manage working capital, cash, and accounts receivable, plus much more. You also receive dozens of worked-out models and modeling techniques that simplify your most difficult business decisions and are easy to adapt to any computer spreadsheet program. This course supplies company accountants, treasurers, CFOs with all the forecasting techniques needed to financially analyze a business as a whole or a segment. Includes analysis techniques, methods for improving forecasting accuracy, analysis tools for managing capital, and more. |
Usage Rank : | 26800 |
Release : | 2023 |
Version : | 1.0 |
Prerequisites : | None. |
Experience Level : | Overview |
Additional Contents : | Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links : |
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Advance Preparation : | None. |
Delivery Method : | QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants : | Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date : | 26-Aug-2023 |
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 - Text - NASBA Registry - 1760 |
Keywords : | Finance, Techniques, Financial, Analysis, Modeling, Forecasting, v13, cpe, cpa, online course |
Learning Objectives : |
Chapter 1
2. Compute break-even levels for various scenarios. 3. Recognize the margin of safety and cash break-even point. Chapter 2
2. Calculate the present value of future payments. Chapter 3
2. Calculate investment payback periods. 3. Recognize the use for the internal rate of return (IRR) calculations. 4. Identify the best methods for making long-range investment decisions. Chapter 4
2. Recognize the operating cycle of a business. Chapter 5
2. Identify the relationships between auditing and internal controls. 3. Recognize why standard costing is important it is for managerial control. 4. Distinguish among three types of responsibility centers and how they are evaluated. 5. Calculate different types of variances for manufacturing costs. 6. Recognize the managerial significance of these variances. 7. Identify the need for a flexible budget. Chapter 6
Chapter 7
2. Calculate the residual income (RI) and profit margin based on ROI. 3. Identify how ROI and RI measures affect the division's investment decision. Chapter 8
2. Recognize ways to improve profitability by changes to accounts receivable. 3. Identify how changes in inventory carrying costs affect the organization. Chapter 9
2. Identify ways to compare risk versus return. 3. Recognize tools for fundamental and technical analysis. 4. Recognize the benefits of portfolio theory with regard to investment decisions. Chapter 10
2. Distinguish between short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term financing sources Chapter 11
2. Recognize ways to acquire another business. Chapter 12
2. Identify different types of qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods. 3. Recognize quantitative forecasting models and techniques. Chapter 13
2. Identify major steps in budgeting and financial planning. 3. Identify the requirements of zero-base budgeting. 4. Recognize the value of the Lagged Regression Approach and Markov model in evaluating collection and bad debt. Chapter 14
2. Recognize components of an integrated planning model. 3. Recognize the application and uses of financial models. Chapter 15
2. Differentiate between methods of optimization. 3. Recognize the disadvantages of optimization models. 4. Recognize uses and variables for the bankruptcy prediction model. 5. Identify the purpose of executive management games. |
Course Contents : | Chapter 1: Break-Even and Contribution Margin Analysis Learning Objectives: Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Operating Leverage Sales Mix Analysis Contribution Margin Analysis Conclusion Chapter 1 Review Questions Chapter 2: Understanding and Applying the Time Value of Money Concept Learning Objectives: Assumptions of Present Value and Future Value Techniques Conclusion Chapter 2 Review Questions Chapter 3: How to Assess Capital Expenditure Proposals for Strategic Decision Making Learning Objectives: Capital Budgeting Methods Risk Analysis in Capital Budgeting Conclusion Chapter 3 Review Questions Chapter 4: Analyzing Financial Statements for Financial Fitness Learning Objectives: Who Uses Financial Analysis Financial Statement Analysis Ratio Analysis Conclusion - Limitations of Ratio Analysis Chapter 4 Review Questions Chapter 5: Analyzing Quality of Earnings and Using Variance Analysis for Cost Control Learning Objectives: Quality Of Earnings Variance Analysis for Cost Control Responsibility Accounting and Responsibility Center Standard Costs and Variance Analysis General Model for Variance Analysis Flexible Budgets and Performance Reports Nonfinancial Performance Measures Conclusion Chapter 5 Review Questions Chapter 6: Analysis of Segmental Performance and Profit Variance Learning Objectives: Profit Variance Analysis Sales Mix Analysis Conclusion Chapter 6 Review Questions Chapter 7: Evaluating Divisional Performance Learning Objectives: Rate of Return on Investment (ROI) ROI and Profit Planning Residual Income (RI) Investment Decisions under ROI and RI Conclusion Chapter 7 Review Questions Chapter 8: Analyzing Working Capital Learning Objectives: Evaluating Working Capital Cash Management Management Of Accounts Receivable Inventory Management Conclusion Chapter 8 Review Questions Chapter 9: Corporate Investments Learning Objectives: Accounting Aspects Analytical Implications Obtaining Information Risk versus Return Financial Assets Real Assets Portfolio Analysis Mutual Funds and ETFs Fundamental Analysis Technical Analysis Conclusion Chapter 9 Review Questions Chapter 10: Obtaining Funds: Short-Term and Long-Term Financing Learning Objectives: Financial Planning Short-Term Financing Intermediate-Term Financing: Term Loans and Leasing Types of Long-Term Debt Cost of Capital Conclusion Chapter 10 Review Questions Chapter 11: Analyzing Mergers And Acquisitions Learning Objectives: Mergers Deciding on Acquisition Terms Acquisition of Another Business Impact of Merger on Earnings per Share and Market Price per Share Risk Holding Company Conclusion Chapter 11 Review Questions Chapter 12: Forecasting and Financial Planning Learning Objectives: Who Uses Forecasts? Forecasting Methods Selection of Forecasting Method The Qualitative Approach Common Features and Assumptions Inherent in Forecasting Quantitative Forecasting Methodologies Smoothing Techniques Decomposition of Time Series Regression and the Least-Squares Method Trend Analysis Multiple Regression Measuring Accuracy of Forecasts Forecasting Sales with the Markov Model Summary of Forecasting Methods Conclusion Chapter 12 Review Questions Chapter 13: Financial Forecasting and Budgeting tools Learning Objectives: Forecasting External Financing Needs--The Percent-of-Sales Method Budgeting and Financial Planning How the Budget Works: An Example Zero Base Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flows Conclusion Chapter 13 Review Questions Chapter 14: How to use Corporate Planning Models Learning Objectives: Types of Analysis Typical Questions Addressed via Corporate Modeling Types of Models Current Trends in Modeling The Future of Corporate Planning Models Financial Models Applications and Uses of Financial Modeling Putting Financial Modeling into Practice Quantitative Methods Used in Financial Models Developing Financial Models Model Specification Conclusion Chapter 14 Review Questions Chapter 15: Optimization Techniques, Financial Modeling and Executive Training Learning Objectives: Use of Linear Programming Use of Goal Programming (GP) Spreadsheet Modeling Forecasting Financial Distress with Z Score Training with Management Games Conclusion Chapter 15 Review Questions Glossary |