Preparing and Analyzing the Statement of Cash Flows
In this course Professor Pratt thoroughly covers the statement of cash flows: its preparation, both the direct and indirect forms of presentation, as well as its analysis, which includes reviewing the key elements of cash flow assessment and the identification and interpretation of the various cash flow profiles. The course concludes by analyzing real-world statements of cash flows and using these cash flow profiles to assess the cash management strategies of seven different firms at different stages of development experiencing different levels of success: Pinterest, General Electric, Airbnb, Home Depot, Carvana, Lyft, and Blue Apron.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Prepare a statement of cash flows under both the direct and indirect formats from two balance sheets and an income statement.
- Identify the key elements of cash flow analysis and how they relate to each other.
- Identify various cash flow profiles and describe what these profiles mean concerning the firm’s cash management strategy.
- Read and thoughtfully analyze the statements of cash flow published by well-known companies from various industries.
Course Number:
JP12
NASBA Field of Study:
Accounting
Level:
Basic
Author/Instructor:
Jamie Pratt
CPE Credits:
2
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
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