Finance and Leasing Companies Analysis

Distinguish the key business risks, financial indicators and accounting issues by sector, business line, and type of institution. Use market indicators, quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify strong and weak performers and detect early signals of changing credit quality. Appreciate how economic, structural, competitive and regulatory issues impact strategy and review strengths and weaknesses in certain European countries. Be aware of the key issues in operating leases and hire purchase agreements Dissect financial statements to uncover key credit issues and the impact of differing accounting policies