Financial AnalysisLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: R0339
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Enrollment
19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
10 Liiketalous-, tietojenkäsittely- ja palvelualat
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH225SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S25, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
10 Liiketalous-, tietojenkäsittely- ja palvelualat
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
- Complementary competence, bachelor’s studies in English (CCH2), Business, administration and law
Teachers
- Sari Jääskeläinen
- Kaija Koivusalo
Teacher in charge
Kaija Koivusalo
Groups
-
TOH224SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
-
CCH224SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S24, Business, administration and law
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
25.11.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
10 Liiketalous-, tietojenkäsittely- ja palvelualat
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 80
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH224SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 09.06.2024
Timing
18.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Sari Jääskeläinen
- Kaija Koivusalo
Teacher in charge
Sari Jääskeläinen
Groups
-
CCH224SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S24, Business, administration and law
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Teaching methods
The lectures and workshops are mainly on campus (some online sessions).
The students will work in teams and individually.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
The students analyse the financial statements of a given/chosen company.
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
11.09.2024 - 06.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH224SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023
Timing
11.01.2024 - 29.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 60
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH223SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
11.09.2023 - 17.09.2023
Timing
20.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor’s studies in English (CCH2), Business, administration and law
Teachers
- Katja Suonperä
- Kaija Koivusalo
Teacher in charge
Kaija Koivusalo
Groups
-
TOH223SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
-
CCH223SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S23, Business, administration and law
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Teaching methods
This study unit is online (Canvas) but optional workshops and team meetings are also arranged on campus (Leppävaara).
This implementations includes cooperation with UCLL University of Applied Sciences.
Learning materials and recommended literature
The course book: The Art of Company Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis : A Value Investor's Guide with Real-Life Case Studies. Wiley 2014. Chapters 1-5.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/reader.action?docID=1680598
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
The students analyse the financial statements of a given/chosen company.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
– report and communicate in a professional manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– act independently taking into account the operating environment
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
– describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– propose creative solutions at work
– promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
– anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
– evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team
Enrollment
22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023
Timing
13.09.2023 - 25.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH223SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022
Timing
12.01.2023 - 01.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH222SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022
Timing
07.09.2022 - 26.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH222SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021
Timing
12.01.2022 - 02.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Esa Aula
Teacher in charge
Esa Aula
Groups
-
TOH221SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- prepare a cash flow statement
- calculate and analyze financial ratios and use industry benchmarks
- make financial forecasts using different methods
- conduct a corporate analysis
Grading scale
H-5