Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts

Build financial models, analyze statements, calculate capital costs, and forecast revenue with scenario analysis. In this course, you’ll develop the core modeling skills used by financial analysts in corporate finance and investment settings. You’ll start by interpreting income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to assess liquidity and performance. Then, you’ll calculate Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), analyze cost variances, and connect financial statements into integrated three-statement models. You’ll also apply top-down and bottom-up forecasting techniques and build discounted cash flow (DCF) models with sensitivity analysis. What makes this course unique is its practical focus. You won’t just learn formulas—you’ll apply them in structured modeling exercises that mirror real analyst tasks. By the end, you’ll be able to build, test, and evaluate robust financial models with confidence

• Analyze financial statements and assess liquidity using key ratios
• Calculate WACC and apply cost variance analysis techniques
• Build integrated financial models and DCF forecasts with sensitivity testing

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities