--- title: How to Read a Financial Statement description: Demystify financial statements for non-financial managers. Learn to interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Finance%20and%20Accounting.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Business [How to Read a Financial Statement](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2247020411#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Finance%20and%20Accounting.png) # How to Read a Financial Statement #### $95 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://catalog.mindedge.com/loyola/courses/b79967ff-5a51-4a2e-acfe-7a5db2c114ea/how-to-read-a-financial-statement?mode=purchase) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 0.3 ATD CI: 3 HRCI: 3 PDU: 3 SHRM: 3 #### $95 Start Today! 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You will learn the fundamentals and importance of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows, and how they can be used to manage a business. You will also be exposed to financial (ratio) analysis. This *How to Read a Financial Statement* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner MindEdge. #### Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the learner should be able to: - Identify and describe the documents and financial statements included in an organization's financial report - Itemize and interpret the information in the income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in shareholders' equity, and statement of cash flows - Correctly state the impact of specific business activities on cash flow - Define financial (ratio) analysis and explain its objectives and limitations - Identify the various types and categories of financial ratios - Perform calculations using financial ratios #### Additional Information ** This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. 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