Description
A working understanding of financial statements is critical for lawyers advising clients involved in transactions, disputes, employment, and finance.
The ability to understand and analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, can prove invaluable when navigating the most treacherous issues that can lead to disastrous business arrangements. Learning this language of business can be an indispensable tool to help you better represent your business clients.
Acquire the analytical tools and techniques used to analyze financial statements and how to apply this analysis for an increased awareness of a company’s overall financial condition. Join Gilbert L. Carey Jr., JD, CPA, to gain a clear understanding of the four individual financial statements that are prepared for businesses – the balance sheet, income statement, statement of owners’ equity and statement of cash flows – and the importance of the information conveyed in each of these statements.
- This high-level webcast covers the following and more:
- The ins and outs of standard financial statements
- How to read a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
- Overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- What to look for in the notes to financial statements
- How to work with accountants and auditors
- Using financial statement analysis and financial ratios