37299 - Financial Analysis

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students are able to manage the basic tools and theories of financial analysis and financial accounting, to measure and control firm performance. Studnets are exsposed to the important issue of conflict between principal and agent and of the need to inform different classes of stakeholders.

Course contents

The following main topics will be explored:

• Overview of financial statement analysis;
• Financial reporting and analysis;
• Analyzing financing activities;
• Analyzing investing activities;
• Analyzing operating activities;
• Cash flow analysis;
• Return on invested capital and profitability analysis;
• Credit analysis.

Readings/Bibliography

Gianfelici C. (2019), Financial Analysis, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna - Corsi di Laurea in Business and Economics, Create, Create - McGraw-Hill, ISBN 9781307518962.

Teaching methods

The pedagogical approach is based on a combination of lectures, exercises, discussion questions and case studies. Attendance is highly recommended. It is expected that students come to class ready to contribute to classroom discussions. Students are strongly encouraged to interact with the teacher, asking questions, making comments, and providing answers.

Assessment methods

Compulsory written exam.

The final mark will be calculated as the average mark of two mid-term exams. Only by passing the first mid-term test (min 18/30), it is possible to take the second mid-term test. In case of failure of the first mid-term, or passing the first mid-term but failing the second mid-term, it is possible to take the full exam (June, July, and September).

Only calculators are permitted during the exams (no mobile phones, no other tools).

Teaching tools

All news and information related to the course and additional teaching materials will be available on the e-learning platform.

Office hours

See the website of Cristina Gianfelici