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Johns Hopkins University | EN.660.414

Financial Statement Analysis

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.45)

This course is designed to increase a student's ability to read and interpret financial statements and related information under both GAAP and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). In addition to a review of the basic financial statements and accounting principles, the course will use industry and ratio analysis in addition to benchmarking and modeling techniques to encourage students to think in a more creative way when analyzing historic information or when forecasting financial statements. Students will assess firm profitability and risk, value assets and use spreadsheet models for financial forecasting and decision making. No audits.

Fall 2012

(4.46)

Fall 2013

(4.48)

Fall 2014

(4.59)

Spring 2023

(4.28)

Fall 2012

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.46)

Students said the professor was a great teacher who was very approachable. They liked the practical course material which is useful for careers in finance. Some students said the class moved very quickly and was overwhelming at times. In addition, the workload was inconsistent, varying from week to week. Students suggested slowing down the pace of the course and spreading out the homework assignments so they are more evenly spaced. This is a great class if you are interested in finance. It is quite time-consuming, but you wil learn a lot of useful knowledge.

Fall 2013

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.48)

Students felt that the professor was one of the best aspects of this course, as she was very knowledgeable and taught the material using real-world examples. However, students felt that the course load was excessive, with many of the assignments feeling like busy work. Students suggested lightening the workload by assigning fewer, more meaningful assignments. Prospective students should be prepared to complete a lot of work, but know that most students found this to be a rewarding and interesting course.

Fall 2014

Professor: ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGEMENT

(4.59)

Students broadly praised this course’s instructor for presenting relevant and helpful information. Perceived issues with the course varied; while many students didn’t have any issues with the course some students found the course was fast paced and had a heavy workload. Suggestions for improvement were few as many students couldn’t see anything to make better in the course. Some students wanted the course to be streamlined or for the course to be broken up into two courses. Prospective students should know that students found the course had a heavy workload, but that they learned a lot.

Spring 2023

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.28)