 |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |
Learn Finance & Accounting
from a world-class instructor
to clients from
Harvard Business School &
Goldman Sachs
Choose from:
Online Courses
Private Tutoring
Learn what Mike Friedmann teaches private clients from:
"Worth every penny."
Spencer R.
Hedge Fund Intern
& Boston College Student, 2017
"Outstanding Educator"
Dorothy P.
Sponsor to Harvard University Economics Student & Investment Banking Analyst, 2014
"Excellent... great methods of teaching"
Stephanie G.
Finance Student
St. John's University, 2015
" "
Chris K.
Columbia Business School, 2015
Learn Principles of Finance & Accounting for:
Fundamental Analysis
Corporate Finance
Valuation & Financial Modeling
Investment Banking
Private Equity
You will learn how to:
Read the three major financial statements:
the balance sheet,
the income statement (P&L), and
the cash flow statement
Understand key metrics of profitability, liquidity, and debt ("leverage")
See where and how a company spends its money
Measure how efficiently it converts equity into net income
Understand company valuation—i.e., the selling price of a business
...and a host of other skills in financial statement analysis.
Meet Your Instructor
Mike Friedmann
Mike Friedmann has taught principles of accounting, finance, and economics—through courses, seminars, and tutoring—to over 300 clients, including:
-
MBAs and undergraduates from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, The London School of Economics, and some 40 other universities
-
Investment banking and private equity analysts from Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Lazard
-
C-level executives, private investors, management consultants, attorneys, and entrepreneurs
Prior to running Right-Brained Economics, Mike worked in consumer behavior research at MIT's Sloan School of Management, economics research at Harvard University, and in financial management consulting at IBM.
Mike's clients come from institutions including:
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
HARVARD COLLEGE
YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
THE WHARTON SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
THE LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
OXFORD'S SAÏD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
CORNELL UNIVERSITY JOHNSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
BOSTON COLLEGE'S CARROLL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
BABSON COLLEGE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY'S KOGOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
GOLDMAN SACHS
J.P. MORGAN
CREDIT SUISSE
HSBC
LAZARD
LION TREE
WEBER SHANDWICK
"Outstanding Educator"
Dot P.
Sponsor to Harvard University Economics Student & Investment Banking Analyst
"Great... Able to translate difficult material into simplified form."
Chris K.
MBA Student,
Columbia Business School, 2014
"Michael is a wonderful and knowledgable teacher"
Jared S.
Graduate Student,
Yeshiva University, 2015
"Mike has been a huge blessing... has helped me to FINALLY get it. I highly recommend him!"
Lori N.
Harvard University, 2012
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM"
Marta B.
Finance Student
Ramon Llull University, 2012
"Best Tutor I've Ever Had"
Louis B.
Economics Student
George Washington University, 2012
"Five Star Review for Michael"
Emily S.
Marketing, Johnson & Johnson
2014
|  |  |  |
|---|
Perspectives of Managers, Investors, Creditors, and Other Stakeholders
Valuation and M&A
DuPont Analysis
Measuring Return on Equity
Comparable Companies ("Comps") & Precedent Transactions Analysis
EBITDA and Market Multiples
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Modeling
Preparing and Analyzing a Statement of Cash Flows
Debits & Credits
Reading & Analyzing Transactions and Journal Entries
LIFO/FIFO Inventory Costing
Measuring Bad Debt Expense (Doubtful/Uncollectible Accounts)
How to Read the Three Main Financial Statements:
>The Income Statement ("P&L")
>The Balance Sheet
>The Cash-Flow Statement
How to Measure: Profitability, Liquidity, Debt, & Return on Equity
Financial Ratios
Revenue, Expenses, and Net Income (Earnings, Profits)
Depreciation & Other Non-Cash Charges
Cash-Basis vs. Accrual Accounting
Dividends & Distributions
Assets, Liabilities, and Equity
Working Capital & Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
What You'll Learn:
Course Options:
PRIVATE TUTORING
Get private, one-on-one tutoring in-person or online (with screen-sharing and a live white-board). Curriculum is personalized to your desired focus area (valuation, preparing for a course, etc.). Mike Friedmann has worked one-on-one with over 200 clients all over the world, including MBAs, undergraduates, private investors, and c-level executives.
SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE
Learn at your own pace, from the convenience of your computer. Mike Friedmann has made his course available online with 6 hours of video, featuring step-by-step walkthroughs, 18 workbook exercises, 8 sample financial statements and a Kindle-compatible e-textbook, Financial Accounting 101. Click below to learn more.
Starting at:
$219/hour
Get the full course for:
$99
What clients are saying:
"Better than university teachers I've had."
-Yaniv H., Undergraduate, New York University, 2015
“Michael taught me everything I needed to know for financial accounting. He was clear and concise, knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. Better than university teachers I've had.”
"Excellent Tutor!"
-Lori N., Undergraduate, Harvard University, 2012
"I have struggled with economics ever since I learned what it was. Mike has been a huge blessing. He understands economics to a degree that is beyond my explanation and has helped me to FINALLY get it[...] He’s also patient and teaches very well. I highly recommend him!"
"Highly Recommended!"
-Yumiko L., Harvard University Program on US-Japan Relations, 2012
"Best Tutor I've Ever Had"
-Louis B., Undergraduate, George Washington University, 2012
“Very knowledgeable and patient. He can explain concepts in many different ways and uses real-world examples to make abstract concepts more tangible. Easy to get in touch with and always punctual.”
"Outstanding Educator"
-Dot P., Mother of Two Harvard Undergraduates, 2014
“Michael has been a fantastic tutor. He has been tutoring my daughters in economics at the college level. He takes extraordinary pride in making sure they comprehend the concepts. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional at all times. He is very responsive, always returning emails as well as calls promptly. It is with pleasure that we highly recommend Michael.”
"Mike is Pretty Brilliant"
-Avi S., Undergraduate, Brooklyn College, 2014
"All I can say is, ‘Wow’. Somehow Mike can take these concepts in accounting, finance, and economics and not only make them make sense, but actually make them interesting. Cheers to this guy!"
"The beauty of working with Mike is he adapts to how you learn best."
-Josh C., MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 2016
"Mike not only helped me survive my graduate level microeconomics course but he helped me thrive in it. The beauty of working with Mike is he adapts to how you learn best. He takes complex economic theories and distills them down in a way that you can understand. I went from simply trying to memorize solutions to truly understanding the theories behind the solutions. Mike is patient and passionate about helping his students succeed. I highly recommend him for all of your Econ needs!"
"Very Good Teacher"
-Therese O., Private Real Estate Investor, 2014
“Michael is a real thinker. He can shift from one model to another to give me a broad view of the subjects we’re learning [accounting, economics]. He is attentive, professional, and patient. Most of all, I’m learning these subjects from a beginner level, yet he is able to expand my thinking beyond the basics. I very much appreciate his help.”
"Great Tutor"
-Chris K., MBA, Columbia Business School, 2014
"Very knowledgeable, able to translate difficult material into simplified form. Has all of the online learning tools, which saves time, travel, and you can work from your home computer."
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM"
-Marta B., Finance Student, Ramon Llull University, 2012
“Michael helped me understand finance from a different point of view. He has got a lot of patience and will use different methods to make sure that you understand everything.”
"I would recommend him to anyone who needs help in economics."
-Vanessa S., Undergraduate, Harvard University, 2012
"Michael is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher"
-Jared S., Yeshiva University
“Michael is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher who pulls from tangible examples to help me understand fundamental concepts in Statistics. He is very approachable and receptive to questions and will try to ensure I understand a question/concept before moving forward. He is also convenient and can meet over Skype and uses visuals via technology that help me to grasp the material more concretely. I definitely recommend him for statistics!
"Five Star Review for Michael"
-Emily S., MBA Student, UVA Darden School of Business, 2014
"Michael made the subject approachable and helped me excel in the course."
-Katharine M., MBA Student
Boston College Carroll School of Management, 2012
“Coming from a liberal arts background, I was nervous about taking my first finance course. Michael made the subject approachable and helped me excel in the course. He also helped me with economics problems in between finance sessions. I was very happy with my performance in both courses. Michael is flexible and approachable. He takes questions well, is responsive to feedback, and sincerely wants to see his students understand the material. It is clear that Michael enjoys the subjects that he teaches and is excited to share his knowledge. He is a reliable and committed to his work.”
"Worth every penny."
-Spencer R., Boston College Student, Hedge Fund Intern
"Full of knowledge. Teaches with easy to understand explanations and associations. Enthusiastic about topics and diligent in making sure his students truly understand what he has taught. A real find. Worth every penny."
"Great Tutor with a Lot of Patience"
-Nicole C., MBA Student, NYU Stern School of Business, 2014
“Michael was able to help me learn finance for my intro course for my MBA. He was knowledgeable and able to explain complex topics in simple terms.”
