Applied Strategic Financial Analysis (PowerPoint PPT)

- Identify available Firm learning and resources that can aid in an analysis
•  Discuss how Strategic Financial analysis fits into a client?s strategy development process
•  List the steps of a detailed strategic financial analysis
•  Apply key calculations within a strategic financial analysis case situation
•  Identify the key presentation methods for effectively communicating your results
•  Interpret the results of a strategic financial analysis:
+ Provide high-level interpretation of results
+ Determine areas for additional focus
+ Suggest possible solutions from the Firm?s service offerings
•  Discuss current issues in financial reporting and how these may adjust the conclusions reached in an analysis

This document dives deep into the strategic financial analysis framework, providing a robust roadmap for evaluating shareholder value through key business drivers like revenue growth, operating margin, and asset efficiency. The framework is designed to help you identify and leverage opportunities for enhancing financial performance, ensuring that your analysis is both comprehensive and actionable.

You will also find detailed case studies, such as the Best Buy analysis, which illustrate the application of strategic financial analysis techniques in real-world scenarios. These case studies not only highlight the importance of metrics like Total Shareholder Returns (TSR), but also demonstrate how to interpret and communicate these results effectively.

Moreover, the document emphasizes the use of graphics to uncover meaningful trends and comparisons that might be missed in traditional spreadsheets. By selecting the right chart types and utilizing tools like Strategic Surveyor™, you can present your findings in a way that is both impactful and easy to understand. This approach ensures that your strategic financial analysis is not only thorough, but also compelling to stakeholders.