Introduction to Business Analysis and Valuation

Part 1 Introduction: A Framework for Doing Business Analysis Using Financial Statements. Part 2 Business analysis tools: Business Strategy Analysis Accounting Analysis Financial Analysis Prospective Analysis - Forecasting Prospective Analysis - Valuation Based on Discounted Cash Flows Prospective Analysis - Accounting-Based Valuation Techniques. Part 3 Business analysis applications: Equity Security Analysis Credit Analysis and Distress Prediction Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Financing Policies Management Communications. Part 4 Cases: America Online, Inc. The Computer Industry in 1992 CUC International, Inc. (A) Debt Ratings in the Chemical Industry The Gap, Inc. Hanischfeger Corp The Home Depot, Inc Kansas City Zephyrs Baseball Club, Inc The Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. Pageturner Bookstores, Inc Schnieder and Square D. Part 5 Compaq Computer Corporation.