FIN468 : Strategic financial analysis

Department

Department of Financing and Banking

Academic Program

Bachelor in Finance and banking

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

FIN264

Overview

The study of the course aims to provide the student with the ability to know the basic concepts about strategic financial analysis and schools of strategic financial thought, as well as teaching the student the importance of the role of financial information in making strategic decisions. The strategy.

Intended learning outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding:

  • Introducing students to basic concepts about strategic financial analysis and its role in achieving the goals of economic institutions.
  • To make students understand the importance of studying and analyzing schools of strategic financial thought and their development.
  • Introducing students to the qualitative characteristics of financial information and studying the role of financial information in making strategic decisions.
  • Introducing the student to the methods, methods and tools of financial analysis through indicators of financial balance, financial ratios, financing schedules and analysis of the internal and external financial environment of the institution.

B. Mental skills:

  • Introducing students to basic concepts about strategic financial analysis and its role in achieving the goals of economic institutions.
  • To make students understand the importance of studying and analyzing schools of strategic financial thought and their development.
  • Introducing students to the qualitative characteristics of financial information and studying the role of financial information in making strategic decisions.
  • Introducing the student to the methods, methods and tools of financial analysis through indicators of financial balance, financial ratios, financing schedules and analysis of the internal and external financial environment of the institution.

C. Scientific and professional skills:

  • That the student determines the methods of formulating the strategic financial analysis and understand the theories and schools of strategic financial thought.
  • That the student understands the qualitative characteristics of financial information and the development of the mechanisms of financial information systems in the institution.
  • That the student diagnoses the financial position of the institution by analyzing the financial balance indicators, indicators of financial ratios, financing schedules, and analyzing the internal and external financial environment of the institution.
  • That the student uses the methods and methods of comparison between alternatives and strategic financial options.

D. General skills:

  • Encouraging dialogue and discussion.
  • Developing the student's ability to use the computer in various applications.
  • Developing the student's problem-solving skills and enabling him to keep up to date with what is new in this subject.
  • Connecting the student with relevant institutions.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Study lectures.
  2. Case studies and practical applications.
  3. Various exercises on the contents of the course.
  4. Diversity in questions and activating panel discussions to develop comprehension.

Methods of assessments

  1. Midterm exam 20%.
  2. Research paper 10%.
  3. Activity 10%.
  4. Final exam 60%.

Course content

Number of hours

scientific subject

Week

3

The concept, importance, principles and levels of strategic financial analysis and its role in economic institutions and methods of formulating strategic financial analysis.

1

3

Traditional schools of financial analysis and schools of strategic financial thought.

2

6

Qualitative characteristics of financial information and financial information systems, the development of their mechanisms and their role in strategic decision-making.

3-4

6

Indicators of financial balance, indicators of financial ratios, financing schedule, and analysis of the internal financial environment and the external environment of the institution.

5-6

6

The concept and importance of strategic financial alternatives and options and their types.

7-8

3

Strategy and factors affecting alternatives and strategic financial options.

9

6

quantitative models.

10-11

6

Time series and regression analysis.

12-13

3

Break-even analysis, prediction of failure, insolvency, and qualitative models.

14

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