FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS VALUATION: CASE STUDIES USING EXCEL

A book initially designed for the “financial statement analysis and business valuation” module of the MSc in Financial Management of the University of Birmingham Dubai, but now a powerful and comprehensive tool for financial analyses. In this volume, we focus on a series of detailed case studies that explore a variety of business types, sizes, and sectors. These cases will provide a contextual backdrop against which financial statement analysis and business valuation techniques can be applied, scrutinised, and ultimately mastered. By situating your learning in concrete examples, we intend to enhance your ability to translate financial metrics into actionable insights, thus elevating your decision-making skills.The case studies presented in this book are meticulously designed to cover a broad spectrum of scenarios. From small enterprises grappling with liquidity issues to larger corporations seeking to optimise their capital structure, each case will challenge you to innovatively employ the principles of financial statement analysis and business valuation. The settings may differ, but the core challenge remains: How can you utilise financial data to make informed decisions?A simplified template to calculate ratios and flows from any financial statement is also provided. Read more