Analysis aimed at determing the possible sources of finance for investment and the possible risks of such investments.
is the act of evaluating a company's financial statements in order to understand the business better. The value of financial analysis is to help managers understand how the business is doing AND how they might improve performance. It can also help investors better understand the financial performance of companies in which they might like to invest.
A study of the financial feasibility of a project to determine if the project will be profitable based on estimates of revenue and costs in a pro forma
Forced choice method Fringe benefits
(see cost, financial cost) A procedure for comparing only the financial costs and cost off-sets of competing options, rather than comparing their clinical and economic costs and benefits. Also called budgetary analysis.
in the context of the planning process, attempts to ascertain whether the project will be financially viable in the sense of satisfying the return expectations of the senior management. Various aspects are considered including: investment/cost of the project, projected cost savings, break-even point, project cash flow, projected financial position and level of risk. The Financial Analysis can often form an important segment in the Cost-Benefit Analysis where non-financial benefits of the project may be evaluated. In some circles this may be referred to as an economic analysis. Digital can provide experienced financial professionals to address the often complex financial areas of planning and evaluation.
Any analysis of the revenues, costs, assets, or liabilities of a business. See Business Case.
Financial analysts Financial assets
Financial analysis refers to an assessment of the viability, stability and profitability of a business, sub-business or project.