In domestic labor market such vacancy as the financial analyst appeared recently, and not all know, than the one who has such position is engaged. And, if understand, then not absolutely accurately represent the meaning of such profession. So, we will try to place all points over ё.
What is done by the financial analyst?
First of all, it is important to list the main directions of work of this expert to understand clearly, than he is engaged:
- preparation of state-of-the-art daily, weekly and other reviews;
- the analysis of a macroeconomic situation in world economy;
- consultation on questions of investment;
- the publication of various materials, both on the websites of news agencies, and in the press;
- tracking trends which develop in the markets;
- excellent drawing up forecasts and also the recommendations concerning management of the investment portfolio and conducting the auction;
- analysis of financial data of activity of the companies and assessment of efficiency of their policy of management.
What does the financial analyst have to know?
The financial analyst has to know ideally: bases macro - and microeconomics, the economic theory, financial and management accounting (accounting), the analysis of economic activity, audit, financial statements, taxation, the commercial and business right, financial management, operational management and strategy. Besides it is useful to know the western standards of financial statements (GAAP, IAS).
How to become the financial analyst?
The necessary and main condition of obtaining such specialty is the higher education (economic HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION). Additional plus and the proof that you are the highly qualified specialist the international certificate in the field of finance is considered.