Accounting and Financial Analysis

Deconstruct the numbers to unlock insights into company and competitor performance.

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Programme impact

Use financial analysis to understand your business

Gain the skills and knowledge to measure a company's profitability, assess its strengths and weaknesses and understand the main drivers of value.

Good for you
Good for your organisation

Improve your skills, confidence and knowledge and analyse rigorous financial techniques with practical relevance.
Become an expert user of financial statements. Put what you learn into practice looking at real and up-to-date company data and case studies.
Explore the current business landscape. Gain an in-depth understanding of accounting tools and advanced-level economic analysis.

Understand variations in accounting practice, and learn to control for this when comparing firms.
Examine major governance and regulatory issues.

Develop managers with confidence and skill in employing financial analysis techniques.

Develop capability in your organisation to understand the economic drivers for performance, and assess competitors.

"I analyse financial statements from one point of view; but we learned to see the bigger picture."

Ahmed Kayyal

Senior Relationship Manager, Riyad Bank
Programme: Accounting and Financial Analysis
Nationality: Saudi Arabian

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Right for you

Giá máy bắn cáThis programme is designed for professionals with exposure to financial reports, statements and balance sheets, or people in finance roles from any industry, who need to develop expertise in interpreting financial statements.

Giá máy bắn cáof professional experience

on average

industries

on average per cohort

Attendees include:

Analysts.
Lawyers.
Financial planners and advisors.
Risk managers.
Board members.

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Industry of recent participants

Finance – Asset Management 18.4 %
Finance – Commercial Banking 15.8 %
Finance – Central Banks/Ministries/Regulation/Public Finances 13.2 %
Telecommunication Services 10.5 %
Finance - Venture Capital/Private Equity 7.9 %
Law/Legal Services 7.9 %
Manufacturing 7.9 %
Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology 7.8 %
Construction/Building Materials 5.3 %
Consulting – Management 5.3 %

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Programme content

Extract more value from financial statements

Deconstruct return on capital to reveal the economics of the business, and the drivers of return and value.

Analyse the income statement and balance sheet. Examine key financial concepts such as economic profit, EBIT, capital, equity, leverage and GAAP standards.
Develop your understanding of assets and liabilities, and how M&A impacts your financial statements.
Understand the nature of income, including measurement strategies, analysis of cashflow and prediction of financial distress.
Gain skills in financial modelling. Forecast and strategise for the future of your business by projecting its financial statements.
Learn how companies are evolving their balance sheet models in pursuit of economic value.

Focus on performance analysis. Explore and present on real-world case studies, applying key concepts to real businesses.
Interact with expert finance tutors and benefit from their guidance on group work and projects.
Share different perspectives and tap into a diverse network of peers.

Build your knowledge base and leverage global networks in London, a commercially-driven and vibrant business and finance capital.
Learn from dynamic subject expert Dr Chris Higson, advisor to some of the world’s leading companies.

What is the application process?

You can apply to the programme of your choice online. Acceptance is not automatic and your application will be reviewed by our team of Programme Consultants to ensure the best fit between applicants and programmes. Spaces on our programmes can fill up quickly so we encourage you to apply early and ensure your submission is as comprehensive as possible.

What does the programme fee cover?

Giá máy bắn cáIt covers all required study materials, programme activities and excursions, as well as refreshments and most meals.

Do I need to obtain a visa if I’m coming from overseas?

Giá máy bắn cáPlease check directly with the relevant embassy in your home country to determine whether you need an entry visa for the country where the programme will be held.

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Live virtual learning

Our live virtual learning model has been carefully designed to give you the best of both world: join expert faculty delivering our world-class programmes live in London from the comfort of your own home. You'll also have the opportunity to reinforce your learning by joining us on campus in the near future for an exclusive day featuring the latest thinking from our world-class faculty and network with like-minded professionals.

Experts in the field

Giá máy bắn cáAccess some of the world’s leading thinkers whose cutting-edge research in global business is grounded in real-world practicality.

Chris Higson

Giá máy bắn cáAssociate Professor of Accounting Practice

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Academic Focus

Giá máy bắn cáChris Higson’s areas of expertise are in financial statements, financial performance and valuation, taxation, governance and regulation. He serves as an expert witness in these areas. He comments on financial matters on television, radio and in the international press.

Experience

Giá máy bắn cáChris Higson has advised on financial performance in many of the world’s leading industrial and financial companies. He is a member of the oversight board of a UK investment company and has been involved in creating several new businesses, including a consultancy advising governments and financial institutions on the value of their information assets, and a media start-up. He has had several non-executive roles for the UK Government, as a member of the UK’s Industrial Development Advisory Board, the Regional Growth Fund panel, in the UK Green Investment Bank and the British Business Bank.

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Certificate in Finance

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Finance. Gain the knowledge and tools to build expertise in finance. Customise your learning by selecting four courses from our extensive, world-class portfolio.

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How to apply

Giá máy bắn cáSubmit your application through our online application form.

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When should I apply?

Giá máy bắn cáWe recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
When will I hear back from you?

We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, providing it’s received during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 GMT). We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.
Can I reserve a place?

Giá máy bắn cáYes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks. Please note that completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7051 Email: afa@london.edu
What are your language requirements?

Giá máy bắn cáThe programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.
What if I have more questions?

If you have any more questions, please read our FAQs here.

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Fees

The fee for programmes starting in 2021 is £7,700.*

The fee includes tuition, all required study materials, programme activities and excursions; access to our on-site gym and swimming pool; and lunch and dinner as per the programme schedule.

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni.

*Fees are subject to change.

Contact us

Giá máy bắn cáWhether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help find the best solution for you.

David ratcliffe

+44(0) 20 7000 7051

afa@london.edu