Financial Statement Analysis
Key Insights from Financial Reporting
Financial Reporting Techniques
Understanding Financial Disclosure Requirements
Evaluate Financial Performance Metrics
Valuation Analysis
Accounting
Evaluating Financial Performance with Data
Key Insights from Financial Reporting 
Financial reporting is a crucial aspect of business analytics, providing stakeholders with essential information about a company's financial performance and position
...Income
Statement A summary of revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period
...Profitability
Analysis Profitability is a vital indicator of a company's financial health
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Financial Reporting Techniques 
Financial reporting techniques are essential methods used by businesses to prepare and present financial
statements
...Variance
Analysis Variance analysis compares actual financial performance to budgeted or forecasted performance
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Understanding Financial Disclosure Requirements 
Financial disclosure requirements are regulations that mandate companies to provide transparent and accurate information about their financial performance and operations to the public
...of Financial Disclosure Financial disclosure requirements typically include the following key components: Financial
Statements: Companies are required to prepare and publish financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
...Management Discussion and
Analysis (MD&A): Companies are often required to include an MD&A section in their financial reports, where management provides insights into the company's financial performance, risks, and future outlook
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Evaluate Financial Performance Metrics 
Evaluating
financial performance metrics is a crucial aspect of business analytics and prescriptive analytics
...Data Collection Gather accurate and relevant financial data from various sources, including: Financial
statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) Internal accounting systems Market research reports 2
...Trend
Analysis Analyze trends over time to assess performance consistency and identify patterns
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Valuation Analysis 
Valuation
analysis is a critical component of business and
financial analytics, providing insights into the worth of a company or asset
...crucial for financial reporting purposes, as companies need to accurately value their assets and liabilities for financial
statement preparation
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Accounting (K) 
Accounting is the systematic process of recording, measuring, and communicating
financial information about economic entities, such as businesses and corporations
...Accounting can be broadly categorized into several branches, each focusing on different aspects of financial reporting and
analysis: Financial Accounting: The branch that deals with the summary, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions related to a business
...Auditing: The examination of financial
statements and related operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards
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Evaluating Financial Performance with Data 
Evaluating
financial performance is a crucial aspect of business analytics, allowing organizations to assess their financial health and make informed decisions
...This process involves the use of data
analysis techniques to interpret financial data and generate insights that can drive strategic planning
...Common data sources include: Financial
Statements: These include the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, which provide a comprehensive view of a company's financial activities
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Financial Analysis Using Descriptive Data 
Financial analysis using descriptive data is a crucial aspect of business analytics that focuses on summarizing historical financial information to identify patterns, trends, and insights
...of Descriptive Analytics Data Collection: Gathering relevant financial data from various sources, including financial
statements, transactional data, and market reports
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Framework 
A framework in the context of business, business analytics, and
financial analytics refers to a structured approach or model that provides a systematic way to organize, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions
...SWOT
Analysis Evaluates the organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
...It involves evaluating financial
statements, key performance indicators, and market trends to make informed financial decisions
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Analyzing Business Performance 
Business analytics, particularly descriptive analytics, plays a significant role in this
analysis by providing insights into historical data and trends that inform decision-making
...Key components of business performance analysis include: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial Analysis Operational Metrics Market Analysis Customer Insights Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) KPIs are quantifiable measures that gauge a company's performance against its
...It involves examining financial
statements to assess profitability, liquidity, and solvency
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Geschäftsiee und Selbstläufer 
Der Weg in die eigene Selbständigkeit beginnt mit einer Geschäftsidee u.zw. vor Gründung des Unternehmens. Ein gute Geschäftsidee mit neuen und weiteren positiven Eigenschaften wird zur
"Geschäftidee u. Selbstläufer" ...