Study Guide

Learning objectives

After completing the course, you will be able to:
Explain the financial situation of a company using key figures
Prepare calculations to determine the profitability and costs of operations
Prepare the main budgets as part of business planning
Prepare budget comparisons and analyze differences from a monitoring perspective
Use Excel for preparing calculations

Content

Interpretation of financial statements using key figures that describe profitability, liquidity, and solvency
Application of contribution margin thinking to pricing and cost management for profitable business operations
Preparation and monitoring of budgets as part of the company’s planning and monitoring system
The following common competencies of the Rectors’ Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (Arene) will develop during the course: