
Understanding the balance sheet is essential for assessing financial health and making informed business decisions. This course provides a clear, practical understanding of how assets, liabilities, and equity work together to reflect an organization’s financial position.
Designed for professionals in finance, banking, accounting, and business roles, the course combines foundational concepts with real-world applications, including ratio analysis, interpretation techniques, and integration with other financial statements.
Enroll now to strengthen your financial evaluation skills and confidently interpret balance sheets in professional settings.
Gain the skills to read, analyze, and interpret balance sheets with confidence. This course covers core components, financial ratios, trend analysis, and practical applications used by investors, credit analysts, and finance professionals.
What is a Balance Sheet?
Purpose & importance in financial reporting
Structure: Assets, Liabilities, Equity
Fundamental equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity
Types of balance sheets (Standalone vs Consolidated)
Assets
Current vs Non-current assets
Tangible vs Intangible assets
Liabilities
Current vs non-current liabilities
Provisions & contingent liabilities
Equity
Key relationships between items
Linking balance sheet with income statement & cash flow
Financial ratio analysis using balance sheet data
Liquidity ratios (Current, Quick)
Solvency ratios (Debt/Equity, Interest coverage)
Efficiency ratios (Asset turnover, Inventory days)
Trend analysis and common-size balance sheet
Face to Face & Online
Business Bay
Hayford Integrated Training Institute is one of the prestigious training institutes in the region and has a global presence. Hayford serves the professional and student community in the region and globally through its best-in-class training and development programmes.
Hayford led by an eminent team of experts with a cumulative experience of 300+ years of professional experience in varied industries and professional domains now offers a conducive environment for the students to develop their knowledge,
learn from the masters and practice what they have learned.
We offer three modes of training:
Online: Live interactive sessions with instructors.
Offline: Client-based or one-to-one sessions at our institute.
Pre-recorded: On-demand training videos for flexible learning.
Payments can be made via:
Bank transfer,
Online payment through a provided link (service fees may apply),
Installment plans are also available.
Yes, all training programs include soft copy study materials.
Hayford’s certificates are provided free of charge. However, for KHDA and other professional certifications, additional fees may apply.
Depending on the course, there may be a post-assessment evaluation to complete the program.
We provide mock tests and past paper revisions to help students prepare for the final exam.