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Financial Analysis Notes

The document provides an overview of financial analysis, focusing on financial estimates, projections, investment criteria, and financing methods. Key components include revenue forecasting, cost estimation, and various evaluation techniques like NPV and IRR. It emphasizes the importance of financial analysis for informed decision-making and attracting investors.

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Financial Analysis Notes

The document provides an overview of financial analysis, focusing on financial estimates, projections, investment criteria, and financing methods. Key components include revenue forecasting, cost estimation, and various evaluation techniques like NPV and IRR. It emphasizes the importance of financial analysis for informed decision-making and attracting investors.

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al Analysis: Financial Estimates and Projections, Investment Criteria, Financing

1. INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Financial analysis evaluates a business, project, or budget to determine its performance and

suitability. It involves financial statements, projections, investment criteria, and financing methods.

2. FINANCIAL ESTIMATES AND PROJECTIONS

Financial projections help businesses forecast future financial performance.

2.1. Key Components of Financial Projections

- Revenue Forecasting: Predicting future income based on trends.

- Cost Estimation: Identifying fixed and variable costs.

- Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement: Estimating revenue, expenses, and net income.

- Balance Sheet Projection: Forecasting assets and liabilities.

- Cash Flow Projections: Estimating cash inflows and outflows.

- Break-even Analysis: Identifying the point where revenue equals costs.

2.2. Methods for Financial Projections

- Historical Trend Analysis: Using past data.

- Market Research-Based Projections: Using industry data.

- Scenario Analysis: Creating different case projections.

3. INVESTMENT CRITERIA

Investment criteria determine project viability.


3.1. Key Investment Evaluation Techniques

- Net Present Value (NPV): Measures investment profitability.

Formula: NPV = Summation of (Ct / (1 + r)^t) - C0

- Internal Rate of Return (IRR): The discount rate where NPV = 0.

- Payback Period: Time to recover initial investment.

- Profitability Index (PI): Ratio of PV of cash flows to investment.

Formula: PI = Summation of (Ct / (1 + r)^t) / C0

- Return on Investment (ROI): Measures return relative to cost.

Formula: ROI = (Net Profit / Investment) * 100

4. FINANCING OF PROJECTS

Projects require funding from various sources.

4.1. Types of Financing

- Equity Financing: Raising funds by issuing shares.

- Angel Investors: Individuals providing early-stage capital.

- Venture Capital: Firms investing in startups for equity.

- Initial Public Offering (IPO): Raising funds from the public.

- Debt Financing: Borrowing funds.

- Bank Loans: Fixed-term borrowing.

- Bonds: Issuing debt securities.

- Debentures: Unsecured long-term debt.

- Government Grants: Funds provided by government.

- Crowdfunding: Raising funds from online platforms.

- Bootstrapping: Using personal savings or business revenue.

5. CONCLUSION
Financial analysis is crucial for business success. Understanding financial estimates, investment

evaluation, and financing options helps businesses make informed decisions and attract investors.

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