Financial AnalysisThe Role of the Financial AnalystDefinition of the Analyst’s JobTypical AssignmentsThe Analyst’s Position in the Corporate StructureFinancial Management and Financial AnalysisActivities and Financial StatementsBusiness StrategyCompetitive EnvironmentThe Application of Analytical Techniques for Specific ProblemsInvestment DecisionsFinancing DecisionsDividend PolicyPrimary Goal of Financial AnalysisLong-Range versus Short-Range GoalsThe Balanced ScorecardTechniques Presented in This CourseRecapReview Questions