A good understanding of financial statements is important for making business decisions. A proper analysis of financial statements can provide meaningful insights into a company’s financial performance and position. In addition, it is also critical to disseminate financial information to external stakeholders in a transparent way. Thus, the programme aims at providing basic knowledge in financial accounting, financial statement analysis and corporate governance.
Programme Objectives
The programme focuses on financial accounting, financial statement analysis and corporate governance. To start with, the programme will cover the financial reporting framework; mechanics related to preparation of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, which will be followed by tools and techniques of financial statement analysis. The programme will also acquaint participants with issues related to fraud, earnings manipulation and corporate governance.
Programme Highlights
1. Gain essential accounting and analytical knowledge to evaluate a company’s
financial performance and financial position.
2. Learn tools and techniques of financial statement analysis.
3. Assess the causes and consequences of fraud and earnings manipulation.
4. Understand the implications of good and bad corporate governance.
Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be highly interactive. It will leverage use of technology.
- Lectures
- Case discussions
- Exercises
- Presentations
- Role plays
Eligibility
Applications with Credentials or Corporate Nominations. Selections will be based on a detailed profile of a candidate in her/his own words elaborating her/his Academic record, Profile, Designation, Salary, Roles, Responsibilities, Job Description, and a write-up on “Expectations from the Programme”.
Course Duration:
Spread over four months
Mode of Delivery:
The programme will be delivered on JITMRL platform through direct-to-desktop
[D2D] held once a week and campus modules at IIM Ahmedabad.
Tentative Schedule:
Technical Orientation by Jaro August 22, 2025
02:00 PM onwards
First Campus Module August 25-26, 2025
Online Session Schedule Saturday: 6:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Final Campus Module November 7-8, 2025
Evaluation Methodology:
1. Participants are assessed on the basis of Online Interaction and attendance
criteria fulfilment.
2. Participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation at the end of the
Programme.
Certification
At the end of the course, eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Participation
of the programme from IIM Ahmedabad subject to fulfilment of attaining overall 80%
attendance.
IIMA Alumni Status:
IIMA Alumni Association participants who are attending short-duration Executive Education for the first time, on or after April 1 2012, will have to attend a total of 21
days in one or more programmes in order to be eligible for alumni identity card, both
of which will be awarded on the payment if a one-time alumni fee of INR 10,000/-
+GST.
Library Access
Restricted remote access to the library resources will be provided for the programme
duration.
Service Provider:
Jaro Education
For Assistance
Jaro Education: 75065 05142
IIMA: Phone: +91-79-7152 6300
Email: inquiry-blp@iima.ac.in
*Course end date may vary