Overview
Reading & Analyzing an Insurance Company’s Financial Statements Course Overview
CFI’s “Reading & Analyzing an Insurance Company’s Financial Statements course” provides a detailed understanding of the insurance industry from both operating and accounting perspectives. Participants will gain insights into how the insurance industry is structured, as well as how insurance companies generate revenue and present financial information. This course also explores key differences between how insurance companies report under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Reading & Analyzing an Insurance Company’s Financial Statements Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:- Explain how the insurance industry is structured.
- Apply accounting rules to an insurance company’s transactions.
- Describe how insurance companies make money.
- Outline how insurance companies account for their investments.
- Analyze an insurance company’s financial statements and pyramid of ratios.
- Explain the main differences between IFRS and US GAAP as it relates to insurance companies.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for finance professionals, accountants, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the insurance industry’s financial operations and regulatory environment.
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:Reading & Analyzing an Insurance Company's Financial Statements
Level 4
Approx 2.5h to complete
100% online and self-paced
Get StartedWhat you'll learn
Understanding Insurance Accounting
How Insurance Companies Make Money
Accounting for Insurance Company Investments
IFRS and Insurance Company Reporting
This Course is Part of the Following Programs
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