ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

The need to offer the program arose after realizing the great difficulties faced by professionals in the field of implementing good practices in the field of Financial Reporting and Analysis and more specifically to be able to analyze and interpret the results of financial statements of companies in order to is able to perform high quality analyzes that take into account recent developments regarding International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as US Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and the adoption of well-informed investment decisions. 

The module aims to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the financial accounting techniques at an advanced level and gain an appreciation of the regulatory and social environment within which financial reporting takes place. They will also be able to analyse corporate financial statement information and to make performance evaluations and investment decisions.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

This course has been designed for professionals interested in understanding, analyzing, and using financial reports, including, but not limited to, finance and accounting professionals, financial analysts and engineers, as well as people working within banks, sales, procurement, contracts, credit risk, public relations management, and those engaged in speculative trading in shares and securities. In general, the most beneficiaries of this course are those who have limited experience of accounting and financial analysis and wish to enrich their knowledge and skillset

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Topics to be Covered

• Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Reporting Standards
• Understanding Income Statements
• Understanding Balance Sheets
• Understanding Cash Flow Statements
• Financial Analysis Techniques
• Inventories
• Long-Lived Assets
• Income Taxes
• Non-Current (Long-Term) Liabilities
• Financial Reporting Quality
• Financial Statement Analysis: Applications
• Financial Reporting Mechanics

INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTOS VOTSIS (BSC, MSC, CFA) 

 Christos has been a CFA Charterholder since 2006. His other credentials include an MSc in Investment Management (CASS Business School), a BSc in Business Administration (Cardiff University) and a certificate in Asset Management (Agence de Transfer de Technologie Financière, Luxembourg). He is a financial professional since 2003 and his career has been split between Corporate Finance and buy side Investment Research. His experience ranges from the valuation of highly complicated exotic financial instruments to the completion of multi-million M&A deals. He is also a highly experienced instructor and since 2010 has held part-time University lecturer positions and delivered numerous professional seminars. Christos is the founder and CEO of A.F.S. Analytica Financial Solutions Ltd, a company specialized in the provision of bespoke financial and business analytics.