ACPEN: Metrics Which Every CFO, Controller and CPA Advisor Should Know

Overview

Metrics represent a framework of ratios and key performance indicators used to evaluate financial performance and operational effectiveness. In this course, Jeff covers the most common and useful metrics that every CFO, Controller, and CPA advisor should understand. The discussion is organized by the type and use of each metric. The course includes practical examples to support understanding and application. Jeff presents the material in an engaging manner to help reinforce key concepts and maintain focus.

Highlights

• Overview of financial metrics
• Ratios versus key performance indicators
• Purpose and use of metrics
• Balance sheet metrics
• Cash flow and liquidity metrics
• Profitability metrics
• Operational metrics
• Use of metrics in analysis

Prerequisites

Basic Accounting

Designed For

Accounting and financial professionals seeking to understand and apply key financial metrics

Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Describe the difference between ratios and key performance indicators
• Identify the purpose of ratios
• Identify the purpose of key performance indicators
• Recognize balance sheet metrics
• Recognize cash flow and liquidity metrics
• Recognize profitability metrics
• Recognize operational metrics

Preparation

None