July 1, 2025

Webinar

2 CPE

Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis

July 1, 2025
Webinar
2 CPE

Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis

  • Instructor

    Eric
    Knight

  • Unlock the secrets to understanding a company's financial health and management performance through comprehensive financial analysis. This seminar will guide you through essential tools such as vertical analysis, horizontal analysis, and ratio analysis to gain deep insights into business performance.
  • Vertical Analysis: Learn how to express each line item of financial statements as a percentage, making it easier to compare companies of different sizes and identify key trends.
  • Horizontal Analysis: Discover how to compare financial information over multiple periods to spot significant changes and trends, providing a clearer picture of a company's growth and performance.
  • Ratio Analysis: Dive into calculating and interpreting financial ratios to assess profitability, liquidity, and solvency. Understand how these ratios reveal the effectiveness of management and the potential of the business. This seminar goes beyond just teaching terms and formulas. We will apply these analytical tools to real-world financial data, demonstrating how to derive meaningful insights and make informed decisions. Join us to enhance your financial analysis skills and gain a competitive edge in evaluating business performance. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Recognize the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities most relevant to finance and compliance roles.
  • Interpret key terms, technologies, and strategies, including zero trust, ransomware, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
  • Identify how emerging threats like deepfakes and supply chain vulnerabilities impact financial operations.
  • Integrate cybersecurity strategies with compliance requirements such as SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA.
  • Apply risk management principles to quantify cybersecurity risks and determine ROI on security investments.
  • Ensure readiness for audits by aligning cybersecurity practices with compliance objectives.
  • Outline the essential components of an effective incident response plan tailored to finance and compliance teams.

Major Topics

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Understanding Cost Behavior and Its Impact on Decision-Making
  • Contribution Margin and Break-Even Analysis
  • Margin of Safety and Its Role in Risk Management
  • Operating Leverage and Financial Sensitivity
  • Analyzing Asset Turnover for Operational Efficiency
  • Cash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital Insights
  • Free Cash Flow Yield as a Valuation Tool

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE
2
Finance

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Finance

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Finance and accounting professionals interested in financial analysis

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

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