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UACFS-205
Training Course | Corporate Finance | Understanding and Analyzing Consolidated Financial Statements - Finance Tutoring
Corporate Finance Training
Understanding and Analyzing Consolidated Financial Statements
This training course enables you to master the principles and mechanisms behind consolidated financial statements, used to reflect the economic reality of a group of companies. You will learn how to read and interpret a consolidated balance sheet and income statement, understand the different consolidation methods (full consolidation, proportional consolidation, equity method), as well as the most common adjustments. Concrete examples will help you identify impacts on financial indicators and communicate more effectively with accounting and finance departments. This course is ideal for professionals in finance, audit, management control, or strategy.
IN-PERSON OR REMOTE CLASS
Duration
2 days
Additional activity
Remote
2,050 € VAT excluded
VAT exemption according to article 261-4-4° of the French Tax Code
Reference
UACFS-205
(*) As a training organization, Finance Tutoring benefits from a VAT exemption under Article 261-4-4° of the French General Tax Code (CGI).
Training Description
Understanding and Analyzing Consolidated Financial Statements
Intensive 2-day training (14 hours) – IFRS Approach + Sector Case Studies
◆ Financial Analysis Certification Included ◆
Master consolidated financial statements under IFRS standards to analyze the financial health of corporate groups. Learn to interpret adjustments, understand consolidation perimeters, and identify warning signals in international groups' financial statements.
◉ Current Context
In an environment where 85% of large companies publish consolidated accounts, this training addresses the following needs:
- ► Deciphering complex IFRS adjustments
- ► Comparative analysis of international groups
- ► Detecting financial risks in consolidated statements
Training Program
1. IFRS Principles
- Conceptual framework of consolidation
- Integration methods (full, proportional)
- Special cases (joint ventures, associates)
- Specific IFRS adjustments
2. In-Depth Analysis
- Consolidated balance sheet: critical reading
- Consolidated income statement
- Cash flow statement
- Notes and sector information
3. Practical Cases
- Sector case studies
- Analysis of listed groups
- Warning signal detection
- International benchmarking
Target Audience
Practical Benefits by Profession
◉ Financial Analysts
Deepen your group analysis with:
- ► Deciphering key IFRS adjustments
- ► Comparative analysis of sector performance
- ► Risk detection in consolidated statements
◉ Management Controllers
Optimize your management with:
- ► Consolidation methodologies
- ► Consolidated dashboards
- ► Analysis of inter-group variances
◉ Investors
Refine your decisions with:
- ► Critical reading of consolidated accounts
- ► Detection of accounting manipulations
- ► Analysis of results quality
◉ Auditors
Strengthen your missions with:
- ► Checklist of key control points
- ► Analysis of specific risks
- ► Consolidated audit methodologies
Frequently Asked Questions
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Training Program
Understanding and Analyzing Consolidated Financial Statements
I. Introduction to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Definition and objectives of consolidated financial statements
- Main accounting frameworks: IFRS vs. local standards
- Consolidation scope: full integration, proportional and equity methods
Practical Case:
Identifying a group's consolidation scope
II. Reading and Interpreting Consolidated Financial Statements
- The consolidated balance sheet: assets, liabilities and equity
- The consolidated income statement: margins, EBITDA and net income
- The consolidated cash flow statement: operating, investing and financing cash flows
Practical Case:
Analysis of a consolidated balance sheet and income statement
Consolidated Financial Statements – Quiz & Resources
Test your knowledge and access practical resources to better understand the principles and techniques behind consolidated financial statements, including consolidation methods (full consolidation, proportionate consolidation, equity method) and their impact on financial reporting.
- • Identify your strengths
- • Target key concepts
- • Boost your efficiency
Deepen Your Knowledge
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