The theoretical basis of economic analysis. Classification of its types, techniques and methods. The main methods of analysis presented as a method of justifying management decisions aimed at finding reserves and choosing ways to improve production efficiency. Information support of economic analysis, analytical processing of information and organization of analytical work are considered. The peculiarity of the textbook is the development of the methodology of economic analysis of the activities of economic entities with purposeful agents . Development is carried out through the consideration of the concept of coordinated optimization of the activities of economic entities with goal-oriented agents . The principles of open and coordinated management in active systems are considered, on the basis of which the theoretical foundations of the technology of coordinated optimization of the activities of economic entities are set out. For the first time, the task of developing information management of financial and economic activities at enterprises is considered. Features and complexity of development of information management of financial and economic activities in Russia determine the application of information management , the principle and method of optimization on a set of agreed or compromise solutions , strategies of cooperative interaction and self-development , considered in artificial intelligence when describing intelligent organizations. Intended for undergraduate and graduate students studying in economic specialties.