Financial Statement Analysis Resources

Learning to read financial statements isn't about memorizing formulas. It's about understanding what the numbers actually mean for business decisions.

We've built these materials from real scenarios we've encountered over the past decade. Not textbook theory, but practical frameworks that work when you're sitting across from a client or reviewing your own business numbers.

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Building Your Analysis Foundation

Most people think financial analysis is complicated because of the math. But honestly? The calculations are straightforward once you know what you're looking for.

The hard part is knowing which ratios matter for your specific situation. A retail business and a consulting firm need completely different metrics. And that's where most generic courses fall short.

01

Cash Flow Reality Checks

Profit on paper means nothing if you can't pay bills. We start here because it's where businesses actually succeed or fail.

02

Balance Sheet Deep Dives

Your balance sheet tells a story about business health. Learn to spot warning signs before they become problems.

03

Industry-Specific Benchmarks

What's normal for one industry can be a red flag in another. Context matters more than textbook ranges.

Learn From Diverse Experience

Our contributors come from different backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to financial analysis. Real professionals who've made mistakes, learned from them, and want to share what actually works.

Callum Fitzgibbon, corporate finance analyst

Callum Fitzgibbon

Corporate Finance

Spent fifteen years analyzing publicly traded companies. Now focuses on teaching small business owners how to apply corporate-level analysis to their own ventures. His approach strips away complexity and gets to what matters.

Sienna Balfour, retail sector specialist

Sienna Balfour

Retail Analytics

Worked with over fifty retail businesses across Australia. She knows inventory ratios inside out and can spot cash flow issues from a mile away. Her materials focus on seasonal businesses and inventory-heavy operations.

Declan Ashworth, startup financial advisor

Declan Ashworth

Startup Finance

Helps early-stage companies make sense of their numbers when traditional metrics don't apply. His materials cover growth-stage analysis and how to present financials to investors without the usual smoke and mirrors.

What You'll Actually Use

We don't believe in massive course libraries that nobody finishes. Instead, we focus on materials you'll return to repeatedly when you need answers.

Each resource addresses a specific challenge. No filler content, no endless video series. Just clear explanations and practical templates you can adapt to your situation.

Interactive Spreadsheet Models

Pre-built templates you can modify for your business. See how changes in one area affect everything else in real time.

Case Study Library

Real businesses, real numbers, real outcomes. Learn from both successes and failures across different industries.

Quick Reference Guides

When you need an answer fast, these one-page guides get straight to the point. No scrolling through hour-long videos.

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Start Building Your Analysis Skills

Our next comprehensive program begins in September 2025. We're keeping cohorts small to maintain quality interaction and personalized feedback.

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