How to Analyze a Cash Flow Statement Episode 28 of Critical Business Skills for Success Series
What makes statements of cash flows the most important financial statements you'll encounter? Professor Sussman explains the differences between revenues, profits, and cash flows; discusses the three separate sections of a statement of cash flows; and uses two intriguing anecdotes to highlight why analyzing these statements is so important.
Running Time
32 mins
Year
2015
Kanopy ID
1167535
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Clinton Longenecker, Eric Sussman, Michael Roberto, Professor at Ball State University, Professor at Bryant University, Professor at Emory University, Professor at Harvard Business School, Professor at Harvard University, Professor at Indiana State University, Professor at Indiana University, Professor at New York University, Professor at Stern School of Business, Professor at University of California - Los Angeles, Professor at University of Toledo, Professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Ryan Hamilton, Thomas Goldsby
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A very informative presentation - well worth the attention of any investor.