Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation

The information below is based on the program offered in 2008, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for the 2009 course.

Whether you are negotiating an acquisition, preparing for an IPO, checking out the competition, or looking for a better understanding of your own company's performance, the numbers tell the story. In Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation, you will learn the connection between an organization's strategic drivers and its financial data, enabling you to gain an accurate, comprehensive view of any business. Mastering new tools and techniques, you will be better able to monitor and forecast performance, measure profitability, assess competitiveness, and analyze restructuring opportunities.

What You Can Expect
Your ability to understand a company's economics in depth can be a critical success factor in a wide range of business situations. In this Harvard Business School Executive Education program, you will hone financial analysis skills, going beyond the basics to focus on the strategic factors driving a company's performance and its overall valuation.

Your Course of Study
In a rich learning experience that includes lectures, case studies, group discussions, and software tools, you will progress through a four-part curriculum that prepares you to take full advantage of financial statement data in decision-making contexts.

Who Is Right for the Program
This program is most beneficial for executives and professionals who rely on financial statements to evaluate businesses. The content is appropriate for executives involved in industry and competitor analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and investment opportunity analysis.

Dates and Fees
June 7–10, 2009
Fee:$7,000

The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.

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