The manual for preparing for the exam outlines the theoretical and practical foundations of economic analysis in a concise and accessible form. The role of analysis in the management of a commercial organization is shown. The issues of management analysis of the organization's costs and the cost of products, works and services are considered; analysis of financial results, profitability and business activity; analysis of the financial condition and foreign economic activities of commercial organizations. Analysis methods are illustrated with specific examples. The manual is written in accordance with new state standards and is intended for students studying in the following specialties: 060500 “Economic Analysis”, 061100 “Organization Management”, 060400 “Finance and Credit” and others. The book will also be useful to graduate students, teachers and practitioners interested in obtaining systematic information about the comprehensive economic analysis of an enterprise, taking into account current practice and the current legal framework.