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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 Andrew A

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Aug 12, 2021

Outstanding lectures. The information provided was both high yield and insightful. I enjoyed this course very much.

By Abdellah S

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Mar 17, 2020

Great course and great teachers.

Both professors explain very well and in a very pleasant and easy manner.

Thank you

By Christopher V

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Mar 10, 2021

Well organized course taught by knowledgeable professors who do a lot more than just read the PowerPoint slides.

By Greg K

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Nov 15, 2021

Very good overview of financial and accounting principles. Solid financial foundation with practical examples!

By Diogo Z d B

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May 6, 2020

It helped me a lot. I could finally understand how to use basic financial skills to a more practical scenario

By Saad B A

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Mar 24, 2021

It was so explanative course. Precisely managed and made for the non-accounting and finance major students.

By tasneem y

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Mar 3, 2020

The course was well developed for people with no basics in finance to help improve their management skills

By Nicole P

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May 21, 2020

Excellent finance course. Classes are well organized and explained. The strongest point was the examples.

By T. A A

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Aug 19, 2019

Great course. I will immediately be able to apply what I have learned in healthcare job! Great course!

By Gabriel L

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Aug 4, 2020

Really good course but could improve in the slide organization a bit. Apart from that I really liked it

By MD. K

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Sep 18, 2019

I am very please to complete the course. I think it will be helpful for my professional growth. Thanks

By Daniele P

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Jun 12, 2021

Very good introduction to financial accounting and managerial implications behind financial outcomes

By Rishav B

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Dec 6, 2022

This course is very helpful for those who are new to finance and data analysis and interpretation

By Estuardo C

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Oct 31, 2020

Amazing course. I am just 19 years old. And started doing courses like this one. really helpfull.

By Chayakon K

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May 6, 2020

Excellent course with excellent professors. Thanks a lot for this precious knowledge!

By Robert F

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Oct 21, 2021

The course is difficult, but I found it very informative, This is a great course.

By KVG R

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Jun 12, 2020

Challenging and insightful programme. Very Tricky options to select. Thank you!

By adriano C

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Sep 21, 2019

Esta sendo muito desafiador este curso.

Possui conteúdo muito rico em detalhes

By Jacob W

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Aug 12, 2019

Great course! Recommend to everyone who does not have a financial background!

By Said A

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Aug 6, 2020

Great course with great lecturer, i recommend it for every non financial.

By Jose A R F

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Feb 24, 2019

Excelente, as a tool for health professionals starting on managing issues

By Daudi P

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Dec 29, 2021

Excellent segment lots of good information. easy to digest. well taught

By Dr. R E J P D C

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Nov 16, 2020

I Strongly encourage Managers in Healthcare to take this course.

By Xue Y Z

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May 8, 2020

Great introduction to financial reporting and business analytics

By Vaughan W

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Jun 18, 2019

Solid content that is extremely relevant in today's workplace.