Study Guide

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

Takes place in campus Laurea Leppävaara + individual work

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. Read especially the Chapters 1-5, the rest is for interest also. Quite easy reading, subject to questions in online exam: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/reader.action?docID=1680598

Alternative completion methods of implementation

In Campus 3+1 days

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Case firm

Important dates

2.9., 9.9., 16.9. and 11.11.

Students workload

Individual and classroom work

Content and scheduling

Intro + theory during the first three days

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)

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