Fundamentals Of Finance

Boost Your Financial IQ

What you'll learn

Understand financial statements

Compute free cash flow

Read an income statement

Compute break even revenue

Business strategy

Financial levers to improve performance

Be a value creator

Read and interpret the balance sheet

Understand the statement of cash flows

Requirements

No financial experience necessary

Description

Reading financial statements is one thing, but truly understanding what those numbers reveal about a business's performance and health is another. Imagine doubling your business financial IQ without getting bogged down by boring jargon and complexity. That's where Steve Coughran comes in. In the Fundamentals of Finance course, Steve, a seasoned CFO and entrepreneur, will teach you how to read and interpret an income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. This isn’t just another dry finance class—it's an engaging, face-to-face learning experience with Steve, who has a proven track record of turning around and growing companies, creating over a billion dollars in value.In this course, you'll explore essential financial concepts including the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. You'll also learn about computing free cash flow and finding breakeven revenue. Additionally, we'll cover how to drive value with strategy and finance lessons. Other important topics will be touched on, including financial statement interactions, misconceptions about cash, and effective financial management techniques, as well as practical applications, case studies, and real-world scenarios, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of financial literacy. This thorough approach ensures you're well-prepared to apply your knowledge in various business contexts.

Overview

Section 1: START HERE

Lecture 1 Watch This First

Section 2: Fundamentals of Finance

Lecture 2 Your Life is Like an Income Statement

Lecture 3 The Balance Sheet- Your Home's Financial Twin

Lecture 4 The Unsung Hero-Statement of Cash Flows

Lecture 5 How Financial Statements Flow

Lecture 6 Misconceptions About Cash

Lecture 7 The Income Statement Revealed

Lecture 8 The Ins and Outs of The Balance Sheet

Lecture 9 The Treasures of The Statement of Cash Flows

Lecture 10 How to Compute Free Cash Flow

Lecture 11 The Shortcut to Computing Free Cash Flow

Lecture 12 Computing Break Even Revenue

Lecture 13 Driving Value with Strategy and Finance

Lecture 14 Financial Levers to Improve Performance

Lecture 15 Financial Strategy Trivia

Lecture 16 Becoming a Value Creator

Lecture 17 5 Things You Need to Know About Finance and Strategy

Finance majors, accounting majors, business leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals looking for career development