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Understanding EBITDA - Definition, Formula And Calculation

Online Course: ID# 1006227

Price: $199.00

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Course Summary:

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is one of the most commonly used financial metrics but also one of the most misunderstood. This 60-minute session provides a clear, practical understanding of what EBITDA represents, how it's calculated, and how to use it effectively in evaluating financial performance. Walk away with the skills to calculate EBITDA accurately, interpret it in context, and use it responsibly to support forecasting, financial analysis, and business decision-making.

Course Details:

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is one of the most commonly used financial metrics - but also one of the most misunderstood.

This 60-minute session provides a clear, practical understanding of what EBITDA represents, how it's calculated, and how to use it effectively in evaluating financial performance.

Recommended Audience :

Finance professionals, analysts, accountants, business leaders, and anyone who wants to understand EBITDA for valuation, performance measurement, or financial reporting.

How This Course Helps You and Your Organization:

Walk away with the skills to calculate EBITDA accurately, interpret it in context, and use it responsibly to support forecasting, financial analysis, and business decision-making.

Topics Covered:

EBITDA Fundamentals - Break down the formula and understand each component. See how EBITDA is derived both directly (from operating income) and indirectly (from net income).
What EBITDA Includes and Excludes - Learn which items impact the metric, including core operating results, and which are intentionally left out, such as financing decisions, non-cash accounting entries, and taxes.
Comparing Performance Across Companies - Use EBITDA to evaluate operational profitability while understanding its limitations, including capital expenditures, working capital changes, and debt service.
Adjusted EBITDA - Understand common adjustments used in investment and lending, their rationale, and the risks of over-adjusting.
Real-World Applications - Learn how EBITDA is applied in valuation (EV/EBITDA multiples), credit analysis, and performance measurement, and how to reconcile it with metrics like operating income, net income, and cash flow.

How The Course Works:

This is a 60-minute, on-demand webinar that you take at your leisure from your home or office
Upon registration, you will receive an email with webinar access instructions
You will have 60-day access to the session recording and presentation materials

What You Receive: