Financial Analysis for Credit (2024)

Dive into the fundamentals of financial analysis for credit professionals

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Financial Analysis for Credit

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Financial Analysis for Credit Course Overview

This Financial Analysis for Credit course looks at the methods and techniques used by credit analysts and commercial bankers within the industry. This course will teach students how to conduct both horizontal and vertical analysis using ratio analysis to develop an understanding of a company’s financial standing. Additionally, students will learn how to perform industry benchmarking using information derived from the three financial statements to evaluate a company’s performance and what those numbers mean in the context of a lending scenario.This course provides a real-world perspective and takes a hands-on approach to outlining how a credit analyst or commercial banker should evaluate the liquidity, leverage, and coverage of a company. The practical exercises and methods explored in this course will be useful for any credit professional or financial analyst that wishes to work in commercial banking, business banking, lending, risk management, or underwriting.

Financial Analysis for Credit Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand the components that go into financial analysis
Calculate the key performance ratios that credit professionals use to assess a company’s profitability and efficiency
Calculate the key financial ratios that credit professionals use to assess a company’s liquidity, leverage, and coverage
Undertake a vertical analysis to determine profitability from the income statement and proportionality from the balance sheet
Undertake horizontal analysis to spot trends and analyze their meaning
Perform industry benchmarking
Assess an organization, its competitive advantage, and its management team.

Who should take this course?

This Financial Analysis for Credit course is designed for current and aspiring credit analysts, lending professionals, risk management professionals, and commercial bankers seeking a more comprehensive understanding of financial analysis and its applications in the credit industry.This course provides an in-depth look at the different analysis techniques used by credit professionals within the industry. By providing students with the relevant methodologies used within the financial sector, this course aims to empower the skillsets of current and future banking professionals.

Financial Analysis for Credit

Led by Lisa Dorian

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Level 3

Approx 7.5h to complete

100% online and self-paced

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This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® Certification

Financial Analysis for Credit is part of the Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® certification, which includes 59 courses.

Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending

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Learner Reviews

make it exercises to familiar easily

Arefayne Wodajo

Financial Analysis is vital in Credit Program
This course is providing details on how a company financial ratios affect the credit analyst decision on giving a credit

Arvin winatha

A very detailed and technical lesson
The deep dive into financial analysis is profound. Technical concepts are explained and demonstrated in great detail.

Nsika Mabuza

Great Information
The course material was excellent and relevant to a Commercial Credit Analyst. This would be a great course for someone new to Commercial Credit. I enjoyed the mini quizzes and interactive exercises to solidify the concepts. The assessment was a good review of what you learned.

Lexi Sandfort

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to take the courses?

All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, Microsoft Suite (2016 or newer), and a stable internet connection. Click here to view the Technical Requirements

Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?

Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.

How long do I have to complete the courses?

You will have yearly access to the courses as long as you maintain an active subscription. All the courses are self-paced as well so you can take your time in learning without worrying about any deadlines. Click here to compare our available enrollment options.

Are CFI courses officially accredited?

Yes, CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the USA. Most of our courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders. Please refer to this page to view all available CPE credits.

Are there any additional fees or costs?

None! The bundle price includes everything and there are no additional fees or charges to earn your digital certification. You can see our enrollment fees listed here.

What currency are your courses priced in?

All our online courses are priced in USD. As this is a recurring payment, we accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

How do I earn my certificates?

Students must complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course. You can retake the assessments as many times as necessary until you reach an 80% passing grade. For more information on how to earn a course certificate, click HERE.

How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment

Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

While the courses are designed mainly for self-study, we are happy to provide email assistance for general or technical support inquiries. The Full Immersion bundles include a premium email support function that allows you to communicate directly with in-house experts regarding course content. This is one of the key features that sets the Full Immersion bundle apart and makes it a worthwhile upgrade over the more affordable self-study bundle. You can compare more features in our bundles here.

Will these courses help me advance my career?

Based on hundreds of reviews from thousands of students we know how CFI courses have helped so many people advance their finance careers. Our courses are designed to be extremely practical and simulate the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst…the ultimate way to advance your career. For real-world examples and to help delve even deeper into the course concepts, please look into our free career resources library.

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