ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 15,0 TP , Cód. 30115.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students will be able to analyse the financial statements of a company, understand its impact, identify the needs for external financing, draw up a financing plan as well as be familiar with alternative capital and debt instruments.
Program
The framework of financial analysis. Basics of financial analysis. Fundamentals of accounting and preparation of financial statements.
Cash flow analysis. Financial analysis techniques.
Performance appraisal through the ratio method.
Yield and risk analysis.Financial equilibrium analysis. Breakeven point analysis and degrees of leverage.
Financing structure: financing decisions vs investment decis
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: practical assignments and theoretical memos performed in class.
Final written exam.
Final mark is the weighted average of:
Final exam (50%)
Group assignments (35%)
Class attendance and performance (15%)
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Lectures focused on problem and case study analysis with the support of audiovisual resources and illustrative software. Financial statement will be analysed in order to apply theoretical principles and develop a critical mindset.
Software used in class
