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About the Course

In this course, you’ll explore how financial statement data and non-financial metrics can be linked to financial performance. Professors Rick Lambert and Chris Ittner of the Wharton School have designed this course to help you gain a practical understanding of how data is used to assess what drives financial performance and forecast future financial scenarios. You’ll learn more about the frameworks of financial reporting, income statements, and cash reporting, and apply different approaches to analyzing financial performance using real-life examples to see the concepts in action. By the end of this course, you’ll have honed your skills in understanding how financial data and non-financial data interact to forecast events and be able to determine the best financial strategy for your organization....

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Nov 14, 2021

Weeks 1-3 are a decent overview of accounting and regularly used financial measures for performance. Week 4 is entirely different; it is a great introduction to and overview of predictive analytics.

GC

Jun 8, 2022

I'm Donatus and I want to stress that this course is worth taking.I enjoyed the course and would recommend it to whoever wishes to expand his or her knowledge in the financial management circle.

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By ARVIND S

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Feb 13, 2020

II found it to be a great course for business analysis, from the managerial as well as the analysts' points of view. It also lays the foundations of predictive analytics, something which can be delved into in greater detail by those interested, through other courses.

By Anish N

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Jul 4, 2023

Very interesting course, although it started off basic for me as a finance student, the 2nd half was really well-prepared and fascinating. I feel like the course name does not do the course justice cause the info was valuable for me as a finance student too

By Seohee P

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May 30, 2022

Dear Dr. Richard Lambert and Dr. Christopher D. Ittner, You are great instructors: organized, responsive, patient and able to clearly explain complex topics and nuances. Thank you very much for the course. I enjoyed every minute of your lecture.

By Abhishek M

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Mar 31, 2020

Great way of quickly learning accounting, financial analysis based on balance sheet, income statement and cash flow, analysis of risk of firm through DuPont analysis, and how to plan/predict changes in non-financial factors to improve profit.

By zunaira z

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Aug 28, 2021

An excellent course overall, especially week 4 was amazing as it covered case studies in greater depth from a strategic perspective and offered great insights to grow professionally. Absolutely loved the learning experience. Thank you

By Saiprakash R

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Apr 24, 2020

This was a bit tougher than I anticipated. The lectures were brilliant. I really loved how clear and precise the thoughts put forward by the professors were. This course is of immense value to Managers at all levels. Thank you Wharton.

By Ridhima J

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Jun 14, 2020

The course is amazing even commerce students can learn many things from this course. I must say I appreciate the hard work being put in by the professors. It gives a clear way on how to relate financial and non financial metrics.

By Di W

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Feb 5, 2020

This course is really helpful when understanding the operational side of a company, as well as how to link the non-financial factors with the final financial performance when developing a strategy or jusitfying an investment.

By Jacques C

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Jan 14, 2020

This was a really insightful and enjoyable course. The Professors were the best I could ask for to teach the subjects in this course - they made everything clear and to the point. I would highly recommend this course!

By Anuj S C

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Apr 22, 2020

Good in-depth look at the financial framework that we will need to be familiar with. I'm glad the math was not spared in this course. Tying the nonfinancial aspects to financial aspects was a well done lecture.

By Brian J D R

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Jul 26, 2020

The course has an incredible quality and consistency with respect to the concepts presented, as well as the functionality of the examples to clarify the concepts and facilitate the understanding of the topics

By Christopher P

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Dec 27, 2019

As a private practice surgeon I'd recommend this course to every practitioner starting practice. Medical training gave me zero insight into the basics of running my business. The mist is slowly clearing!

By Troy H

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Nov 14, 2021

Weeks 1-3 are a decent overview of accounting and regularly used financial measures for performance. Week 4 is entirely different; it is a great introduction to and overview of predictive analytics.

By Goodluck D C

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Jun 8, 2022

I'm Donatus and I want to stress that this course is worth taking.I enjoyed the course and would recommend it to whoever wishes to expand his or her knowledge in the financial management circle.

By Pulkit K

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Jun 19, 2022

It is a fabulous course. Rigorous practice sessions really churn out the best in you. Those interested in pursuing writing skills can't miss this. Thank You

By Corey E

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Dec 2, 2019

Some topics get confusing as is natural with complex financial data sets and statements, but just re-watch the videos and download the PDFs for review!

By C C

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Nov 9, 2020

The course is very helpful and informative for anyone who isn't coming from a financial background. Learnt so much from this. Thanks for the effort!!

By Robert M

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Apr 1, 2021

Very thorough. Great use of real world examples and faculty are knowledgable and present the materials in an easy to learn format.

By Stephen L

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Jul 3, 2023

5 stars for the depth of coverage and letting me try 3 times to pass the test. its challenging but it also made me think harder.=)

By aravind s

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Sep 4, 2019

It was an excellent course with outstanding teachers. It gave completely a different and dynamic perspective to the way we think.

By Eduards G

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Apr 26, 2020

Excellent course. Well taught, material explained in articulate and easy to understand manner. Engaging. Very suggested to all.

By Angelique M

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Jan 20, 2021

Out of the courses so far, this lecturer was the most enthusiastic and easy to understand which made learning really enjoyable

By Kevin M

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May 12, 2020

The quizzes are difficult even for executive level professionals but is a very good gauge of the lessons in the course

By Anumay A

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Apr 7, 2020

Really an insightful course, helped me get to the intricacies of finance and accounting methods as well as the jargons