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Revenue, expense, and income statement analysis1 h 45 min of study
Balance sheet analysis of assets, equity, and liquidity1 h 45 min of study
Cash flow statement analysis and earnings quality1 h 30 min of study
Inventories, long-lived assets, and intangible assets2 h of study

This unit is ≈13% of the CFA Level I, across 7 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 1 of 7 · Financial statement analysis

Financial reporting system, statement structure, and standard setting

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Explain the role of financial reporting, financial statement analysis, audits, and other sources of information in evaluating a company’s financial position and performance.
Describe the roles of standard-setting bodies, regulatory authorities, and public company reporting requirements in the financial reporting system.

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Income taxes and non-current liabilities2 h of study

Ratio analysis and financial reporting quality1 h 45 min of study

Identify the major components of the income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, and cash flow statement, and explain how these statements articulate with one another.

Explain the purpose and analytical value of notes to the financial statements, management commentary, audit reports, and supplementary disclosures.

Compare the general characteristics and common uses of IFRS and US GAAP in financial reporting analysis.

Interpret how accounting choices, estimates, and reporting incentives can affect comparability across firms and periods.

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