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Overview of Financial Statements

Course Description:
Overview of Financial Statements introduces students to small business financial statements. This course provides a solid foundation for understanding balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and tax return forms, and their typical uses in lending. Students will learn how each statement presents information about a business and contributes to meaningful conclusions about the health and stability of the business.

Audience:
Bank personnel who are involved in any aspect of the small business lending process but who have little experience with financial statements.

Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this program, you will be able to:
  • Describe the type of financial information used by lenders and how it is prepared
  • Define the purpose of the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
  • Explain how tax return forms provide important financial information

Course Credits: AIB: 0.25 ; ICB: 5.0 (CLBB, CTFA/PFI)

Prerequisites:
None, although familiarity with general banking practices, especially in lending functions, is recommended

Required Software: None

Optional Software: Adobe Acrobat Reader and RealPlayer

Cost: Members $95   •   NonMembers $130


PBA Contact: Jackie Catalano • (717) 255-6939 • jCatalano@paBanker.com