The financial analysis event allows students to apply financial data to business decision making for a business. Concepts include understanding the source and purpose of financial statements, the impact of management decisions on statements, and the analysis and interpretation of data for planning purposes.
Sample Exam
Sample Role Play
Careers and Salary Ranges
- Financial Services Sales Representative
Colleges and Universities with Financial Analysis Departments (all schools listed below are in Michigan)
-Western Michigan University, http://www.hcob.wmich.edu/fcl/
- Wayne State University , http://www.bulletins.wayne.edu/ubk-output/index.html
- University of Michigan , http://www.bus.umich.edu/Academics/Departments/Finance/
- Northwood University , http://www.northwood.edu/mi/academics/degreesanddepartments/bankingandfinance/default.asp
-Northern Michigan University , http://www.nmu.edu/departments/colleges/business/
- Michigan State University , http://www.bus.msu.edu/fi/
- Grand Valley State University , http://www.gvsu.edu/business/index.cfm?id=B1BEE5BE-E241-4490-7805F68A5BB324A2
-Eastern Michigan University , http://www.accfin.emich.edu/
- Central Michigan University , http://www.cmich.edu/fas/default.htm
Work Place Examples
-Banks
-Corporations or Companies
-Accounting Firms
Skills Needed to Succeed in the Financial Analysis Industry
-Broad Business Understanding
-Excellent Communication and People Skills
-Accounting and Writing Skills
-Great Work Ethic
-Ability to Work Long Hours
-Fluency in Non-English Languages a Plus
Trade Groups and Industry Associations
-Commercial Finance Association
-International Financial Services Association
-American Bankers Association
-Financial Managers Society