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

This study unit includes lectures and workshops on campus (Leppävaara), but it can also be completed online.
This implementation 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

Alternative completion methods of implementation

6 workshops on campus (but also possibility to work online)

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Students analyze the financial statements of a given/chosen company.

Important dates

The course starts 7th September.

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