Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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Level Foundation
المدة 4 ساعات hours
الطبع بواسطة Goldman Sachs
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This free online course is one of 10 courses available in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women collection, designed for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level. This course will introduce you to business finance, and show you how to use financial statements to understand and monitor your company’s financial position in order to make key business decisions. The exercises will introduce you to the Income Statement and Balance Sheet. Interpreting these statements and calculating key financial ratios such as net profit margin and current ratio will give you a clear understanding of your current business performance. With this information, you will have the skills to assess the financial implications of your growth opportunity more accurately. The 10,000 Women course collection offers a truly flexible online learning experience. You have the freedom to approach the program in any way that works for you – take any course, or combination of courses, to tailor your learning journey to your individual business growth needs. If you choose to take all 10 courses, you will explore all the key elements of your business and develop a thorough plan for your business’s growth. You can find out more about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women collection in the FAQs.

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Lesson 1. The importance of financial terms and statements

2 Videos

2 Readings

1 Discussion

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1 Discussions

Discuss your current approach

2 Videos

Welcome
Understanding key financial terms

2 Readings

Getting started
Introducing financial terminology

Lesson 2. Understanding Income Statements

1 Videos

3 Readings

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1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

Check your understanding (Exercise 2)

1 Videos

What is an Income Statement?

3 Readings

Introducing Income Statements
Why is an Income Statement important?
Recording information on Income Statements

Lesson 3. Understanding Balance Sheets

1 Videos

2 Readings

1 Discussion

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1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

Check your understanding (Exercise 4)

1 Discussions

How could you use these financial statements for your business?

1 Videos

What is a Balance Sheet?

2 Readings

Introducing the Balance Sheet
Why is a Balance Sheet important?

Lesson 4. Interpretation of financial statements

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2 Readings

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1 Videos

Using finances to analyze business progress

2 Readings

Preparing to analyze business progress
Why is it important to interpret financial statements?

Lesson 5. Financial ratios

2 Videos

4 Readings

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2 Videos

Using financial ratios
The importance of managing your business finances

4 Readings

How can financial ratios help your business analysis?
Profitability ratios
Stability ratios
Preparing to calculate your financial ratios

Lesson 6. Next steps

4 Readings

1 Assignment

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1 Assignment

End of course assessment

4 Readings

Next steps for your analysis
Recording your progress
Congratulations
Progressing to the next course in 10,000 Women

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Discover the essentials of business finance with the "Fundamentals of Business Finance" course, part of the esteemed Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women series designed for ambitious entrepreneurs aiming to elevate their businesses. This comprehensive course demystifies financial statements, empowering you with the ability to monitor and interpret your company’s financial health effectively to make strategic decisions. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, you'll delve into key financial documents such as the Income Statement and Balance Sheet. Learn to calculate crucial financial ratios like net profit margin and current ratio, providing you with a clear picture of your business performance and the financial insights needed for growth opportunities. With a flexible online format, you can choose to take this course individually or as part of the full 10-course collection, customizing your learning journey to suit your specific business goals. Completing all courses will equip you with a holistic plan for sustained business growth. Ideal for entrepreneurs at the foundational level, this 240-hour course offers subscription options tailored to your needs, including Starter and Professional plans. Seize the opportunity to advance your business acumen with the support of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Women initiative and start shaping your business's future today.