In the world of finance and accounting, the difference between success and stagnation often lies in the ability to effectively analyze and interpret data. This comprehensive course is meticulously crafted to empower you with over 200 critical ratios and measurements, essential for dissecting financial and operational data. From general business analysis to specific functional areas like cash management and product design, you'll gain in-depth knowledge to assess and enhance your company's financial health. Each module is designed to foster a deep understanding of various measurements, their contents, and their practical applications. Whether it's mastering the cash conversion cycle, exploring free cash flow concepts, or understanding ROI metrics, this course offers practical, real-world applications. By the end, you'll not only recognize the situations where these measurements apply but also how to employ them effectively, ensuring you remain a valuable asset to your organization and its future success.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
Recognize the circumstances under which certain measurements should be used.
Chapter 2
Note the contents of the various performance measurements and the factors they are intended to compare.
Chapter 3
Recognize the components of the cash conversion cycle and the ratios derived from it.
Chapter 4
Identify the contents of the free cash flow concept and the measurements related to cash flow.
Chapter 5
Cite the situations in which return on investment measurements can be used and the factors they are intended to compare.
Recognize the measurements that can be used to reduce the number of unused fixed assets.
Chapter 6
Identify the parties using share performance measurements and the future conditions that these measurements can indicate.
Chapter 7
Identify the adjustment factor used for deflated growth measures and the situations in which these measurements are used.
Chapter 8
Note the key factors to be monitored in a system of constraint management.
Chapter 9
Recognize the contents of the cash management measurements and when their results should trigger an investigation.
Chapter 10
Identify the behaviors on which credit and collection measurements are intended to focus attention.
Chapter 11
Recognize the conditions that can be uncovered through use of customer service measurements.
Chapter 12
Identify the situations in which certain facility-related measurements should be used.
Chapter 13
Cite the measurements used to examine the ability to pay and the situations in which these measurements can be used.
Chapter 14
Identify the situations in which fixed asset measurements can be most gainfully employed and when they are of reduced value.
Chapter 15
Identify the types of behaviors that certain human resources measurements can be used to track.
Chapter 16
Recognize the effects of using certain inventory measurements.
Chapter 17
Note the effects that can skew the outcomes of payroll-related measurements.
Chapter 18
Cite the effects of price elasticity on profitability and how elasticity can be altered.
Chapter 19
Recognize the measurements that can track the performance level of a production process and the usage of inventory.
Chapter 20
Note the measurements that should be used to focus attention on the development of products.
Chapter 21
Identify the purchasing measurements most useful for monitoring progress toward supplier certification and reduction as well as the use of procurement cards.
Chapter 22
Cite the situations in which certain payables measurements can yield incorrect or skewed results.
Chapter 23
Recognize the measurements used to monitor different types of sales and marketing behaviors.
Major Topics
Overview of Measurements
Cash Flow Measurements
Growth Measurements
Credit and Collection Measurements
Financing Measurements
Inventory Measurements
Product Design Measurements
Sales and Marketing Measurements
