Financial Analysis Fundamentals

Twelve months feels like a long time when you're looking forward to something. But that's exactly when you should start. Our March 2026 intake is designed for people who want to understand financial statements properly—not just skim them, but actually know what the numbers mean and why they matter.

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How the Program Works

We break down financial analysis into digestible parts. You'll progress through stages that build on each other—nothing fancy, just solid groundwork that sticks.

1

Reading Statements

Start with balance sheets and income statements. Learn to spot what's important and what's just noise. Most people skip this part—don't be most people.

2

Ratio Analysis

Ratios tell stories that raw numbers can't. Current ratio, debt-to-equity, return on assets—you'll understand what they reveal about a business's health.

3

Cash Flow Patterns

Profit means nothing if cash isn't moving right. This module shows you how to track cash properly and identify warning signs before they become problems.

4

Real Case Studies

Theory only gets you so far. You'll work through actual company financials—some thriving, some struggling—and learn to form solid conclusions from incomplete information.

Who'll Be Teaching You

These aren't just academics who've memorized textbooks. Each instructor has spent years doing the actual work—analysing companies, making decisions with real consequences, and learning from both wins and mistakes.

Callum Driscoll teaching financial analysis concepts

Callum Driscoll

Corporate Finance

Spent fourteen years in corporate treasury before teaching. Callum's background includes restructuring debt for mid-sized manufacturers and negotiating credit facilities during tight markets.

Ffion Kendrick explaining financial statement analysis

Ffion Kendrick

Statement Analysis

Forensic accountant turned educator. Ffion has examined hundreds of balance sheets looking for discrepancies and now teaches students how to read between the lines of financial reports.

Maeve Threlfall discussing ratio analysis methods

Maeve Threlfall

Ratio Metrics

Former equity analyst who covered retail and consumer goods sectors. Maeve brings practical experience in comparing companies and identifying investment risks through metric analysis.

Saskia Pemberton reviewing cash flow analysis techniques

Saskia Pemberton

Cash Flow Systems

Built cash management systems for hospitality groups across Queensland. Saskia understands seasonal business patterns and teaches realistic approaches to liquidity planning.

What You'll Actually Learn

Financial analysis isn't mysterious. It's a set of tools and frameworks that anyone can master with proper guidance and practice. Our curriculum focuses on skills that matter in Australian business contexts.

  • Interpreting Australian financial reporting standards
  • Building financial models that actually work
  • Spotting red flags in company accounts
  • Understanding industry-specific metrics
  • Communicating findings to non-financial stakeholders
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