Foundation Analysis
Master the three core financial statements—what they measure, how they connect, and which one matters most for different business types. We cover this thoroughly in the first month.
Read Financial Statements Like Your Business Depends On It
Because it does. Most business owners glance at numbers without truly understanding what they mean. We teach you to see the story behind balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. Our courses run from September 2025, giving professionals practical skills that transform how they make decisions.
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Understanding Cash Flow Isn't Optional Anymore
I've seen businesses with impressive revenue collapse because they couldn't read their cash flow statement properly. They confused profit with available cash. That's a fundamental misunderstanding that costs companies everything.
Our approach focuses on real scenarios from Australian businesses. We don't teach theory in isolation. Instead, you'll work through actual financial statements, identifying warning signs and opportunities that most people miss completely.
Financial literacy separates struggling businesses from thriving ones. And it's not about being good at maths. It's about knowing which numbers matter and what they're telling you about operational health.
Our autumn 2025 intake focuses on small to medium business owners who need practical financial analysis skills. Classes start in late September with flexible evening sessions designed around working schedules.
Learn From People Who've Actually Done This
Our instructors have spent years working with real businesses, not just teaching from textbooks. They've helped companies avoid financial disasters and capitalise on opportunities hidden in their statements.
Ratio Analysis That Makes Sense
Financial ratios confuse most people because they're taught as abstract formulas. We show you how ratios reveal relationships between different parts of your business and what to do when those relationships look unhealthy.
Spotting Red Flags Early
Learn to identify warning signs months before they become serious problems. Declining working capital ratios, unusual expense patterns, revenue recognition issues—we teach you to spot them all.
Making Data-Driven Decisions
Stop relying on gut feeling when you have data available. We teach you how to extract actionable insights from financial statements and use them to guide strategic choices with confidence.
Bronwyn Taggert
Bronwyn spent fifteen years as a financial controller for manufacturing companies across regional NSW. She's reviewed thousands of financial statements and knows exactly where business owners get confused. Her teaching style is direct and focused on practical application rather than academic theory.
How We Actually Teach Financial Statement Analysis
Forget about memorising accounting terminology. We start with real financial statements from actual businesses and work backwards to understand what each line item means and why it matters.
You'll learn by doing, not by listening to lectures about theoretical concepts. Each session involves hands-on analysis work where you identify issues, calculate relevant ratios, and propose solutions based on what the numbers show.
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Ratio Interpretation
Calculate and interpret key financial ratios. Learn which ratios reveal operational efficiency, which ones indicate financial health, and how to spot trends that require immediate attention.
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Strategic Application
Apply your analysis skills to real business scenarios. Make recommendations based on financial data and learn to communicate your findings effectively to stakeholders who might not understand accounting.
September 2025 Enrollment Opens in May
Our next program starts in late September 2025 with limited spots available. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings at our Lismore location, designed for working professionals who can't attend daytime sessions. This isn't a quick course—expect to commit four months to developing genuine analytical capability.
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