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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • explain why is it important to analyse and interpret financial statements
  • explain how different stakeholder groups might be interested in different ratios
  • carry out financial statement analysis using a number of key techniques
  • interpret different financial ratios.
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OpenLearn - Financial statement analysis and interpretation
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