Financial Statement Analysis
Financial statements tell a story to those who know how to read them. This course teaches how to analyse accounts using ratios and trends to assess the health, performance, and prospects of an organisation.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Reading and interpreting the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow
- 02Calculating and applying profitability and efficiency ratios
- 03Assessing liquidity, gearing and solvency
- 04Spotting warning signs and manipulation in a set of accounts
- 05Comparing performance over time and against industry peers
- 06Linking ratio analysis to underlying business drivers
What you will gain
- Read and interpret the three main statements
- Calculate and apply key financial ratios
- Assess profitability, liquidity, and solvency
- Spot warning signs in a set of accounts
- Compare performance over time and against peers
Who should attend
- Finance and accounts staff
- Managers who use financial information
- Analysts and credit staff
- Investors and lenders
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 29 Jun to 1 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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