Any intermediate resources of company financial reports (as prerequisite to Security Analysis)?

Question

I've read a hundred pages of Security Analysis by Graham and Dodd, and I just can't grasp most of it. I don't understand the finer points about the financial statements, which is crucial to the book. I end up reading 5 pages at a time, mainly because it's mentally draining, extended, and I just can't fill in the holes. So my question is:

Are there any books that give an introduction to financial statements and company reports? I understand all the basics of value and growth, book value, and basic income statements, but I lack the intermediate step that will take me to the level of "Security Analysis."

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Depending on how in depth you want to be, visit the website of the CFA Institute, http://www.cfainstitute.org/

These are the people who administer the CFA exam and award the charter.  It's very well respected.  

The course of study is pretty thorough and there's a good chance you will find what you are looking for there.