Financial Statement Analysis

Rice University's online Financial Statement Analysis courses provide a convenient, interactive, and hands-on way to build or refresh the practical skills needed to analyze corporate financial statements. Taught by an industry professional from Rice Business, these 100% online courses combine engaging lectures, practical case studies, and hands-on exercises to help learners confidently interpret financial information, support business decision-making, and apply financial analysis techniques in real-world settings.

Course 1 – Financial Statement Analysis: Fundamental Ratio Analysis 

This course provides a practical introduction to financial statement analysis, equipping you with the skills to extract, interpret, and use financial information to support business and investment decisions. You'll learn how to understand, organize, and summarize financial data to evaluate a company's financial health and performance. 

In this course, you will explore the financial analysis process—from extracting firm-specific financial information to conducting advanced DuPont analysis. By the end of the course, you'll be able to confidently analyze financial statements using key ratios and analytical frameworks to assess a firm's position and performance. 

Course 2 – Financial Statement Analysis: Company Forecasts and Valuations 

This course focuses on using financial statement information to forecast company performance and estimate firm value. You'll learn how to create and forecast a complete set of pro forma financial statements and apply cash flow and income-based valuation models to determine a company's intrinsic value. 

The course guides you through the valuation process—from evaluating key accounting inputs to developing financial forecasts and applying equity valuation techniques. By the end of the course, you'll be able to evaluate a company's financial outlook, estimate intrinsic firm value, and apply valuation techniques to support informed investment and business decisions.

Program Information

Now Available On-Demand

Two courses, Five-weeks each; 3-5 hours of self-paced learning per week 

Tuition: $950.00 per course* 

*Bundle both courses for a 20% discount

Why Rice Business Executive Education

• World-Renowned Faculty: Learn from expert, award-winning business school faculty who are leaders in their fields.
• Experiential Learning: Gain practical insights through real-world applications, faculty consulting experience, and collaboration with peers.
• Alumni Benefits: Participants receive access to future events, including executive speakers and conferences.

Who Should Attend

• Financial Professionals and Analysts: Individuals currently working in finance, accounting, or corporate roles (e.g., investment banking, corporate development, equity research, portfolio management) who need to master or refresh their skills in financial statement analysis, forecasting, and company valuation.
• Aspiring Investors and Analysts: Those looking to enter the finance industry or improve their personal investment acumen by learning to extract, interpret, and use corporate financial data to make informed decisions and determine a company's intrinsic value.
• Executive/Management Professionals: Decision-makers, business owners, or managers who need to confidently analyze a firm's financial health, performance, and position to guide strategic business decisions.
• Individuals with Foundational Accounting Knowledge: Learners who have a basic understanding of financial accounting concepts and are seeking a practical, hands-on application of that knowledge to real-world financial statement analysis and equity valuation scenarios.