Build Your Financial Analysis Foundation
Financial analysis isn't about memorizing formulas or chasing trends. It's about understanding what numbers actually mean for businesses, investors, and decisions that matter.
This program walks you through the fundamentals — not in six weeks, but across eight to ten months of structured learning. We focus on practical skills you'll use repeatedly: reading financial statements, evaluating ratios, and spotting patterns that reveal business health.
What You'll Actually Learn
We start with the basics because that's where everyone needs to start. Balance sheets, income statements, cash flow — these aren't exciting on their own, but they're the language of business.
Core Financial Statements
You'll learn to read the three main financial statements and understand how they connect. We spend weeks here because it matters. Most mistakes in analysis come from misunderstanding what's actually being reported.
Ratio Analysis and Interpretation
Ratios tell stories about liquidity, profitability, and efficiency. But they don't tell the whole story. We'll show you which ratios matter for different industries and how to avoid the common traps that catch beginners.
Real-World Application
Theory only gets you so far. Throughout the program, you'll work with actual company data from Australian and international markets. Not simplified examples — real financial reports with all their complexity and occasional inconsistencies.
Program Structure and Timeline
Eight to ten months gives you time to absorb concepts properly and practice between modules. Rushing through financial analysis just creates confusion.
How the Program Works
Classes run twice weekly in the evenings, with additional weekend sessions for practical work. You'll need about 12 hours per week total — that includes class time and independent study.
Flexible Learning Approach
Some weeks will be heavier than others. When we cover consolidated statements or complex valuations, expect to spend more time working through examples. Other modules move faster once you've built foundational skills.
- Self-paced module completion with recommended timelines
- Regular check-ins with instructors who work in the field
- Access to recorded sessions for review when concepts don't click immediately
- Practice exercises using real company data from multiple sectors
Months 1-3
Foundation Building
Financial statements, basic accounting principles, and how businesses actually record transactions. This feels slow at first, but it's necessary groundwork.
Months 4-6
Analysis Techniques
Ratio analysis, trend identification, industry comparisons. You'll start seeing patterns and understanding why certain numbers matter more than others in specific contexts.
Months 7-10
Advanced Application
Valuation methods, forecasting, and comprehensive company analysis. By this point, you're working independently on full financial assessments.
Ready to start learning financial analysis the right way? We have rolling admissions, so you can begin when it works for your schedule. Next cohort starts in about two months.
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