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Corporate Finance Institute

Using IBISWorld to Analyze and Benchmark a Business

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Using IBISWorld to Analyze and Benchmark a Business Course Overview

IBISWorld is a provider of market intelligence reports and industry analysis that offers a vast array of reports covering various industries. Utilizing IBISWorld to uncover market trends, competitive landscapes, and forecasts is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. In CFI’s “Using IBISWorld to Analyze and Benchmark a Business”, you will undertake a SWOT analysis, conduct an industry review, benchmark financial performance, and prepare a set of questions for a client.

Using IBISWorld to Analyze and Benchmark a Business Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Undertake a SWOT analysis of a business.
  • Undertake an industry review and put together a Porter’s 5 Forces analysis.
  • Review 5 years of financial statements and benchmark against IBISWorld industry data.
  • Prepare an initial set of questions for a business client.
 

Who Should Take This Course?

Financial professionals looking to improve their skills in industry analysis and benchmarking by leveraging IBISWorld’s robust resources effectively.

Courses we recommend you take in advance

These prerequisite courses are optional, but we recommend you complete the stated prep course(s) or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course: Financial Analysis Fundamentals  Accounting Fundamentals Reading Financial Statements

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Undertaking Business and Industry Analysis with IBISWorld
  • Undertaking Financial Benchmarking with IBISWorld
  • Preparing Client Questions with IBISWorld
  • Summary

Taught by

Scott Powell and Jeff Schmidt

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