Master Financial Analysis Through Real-World Practice

Learn the core skills that financial professionals actually use daily. Our approach focuses on practical techniques that make sense in real business situations, not just theoretical concepts.

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How We Approach Financial Education

Our teaching method connects spreadsheet skills with business decision-making. You'll work with actual financial scenarios that mirror what analysts face in their jobs.

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Case-Based Learning Framework

  • Start with Real Companies

    We begin each module by examining actual financial statements from companies you know. This helps you see patterns and understand why certain ratios matter.

  • Build Models Step-by-Step

    Instead of jumping into complex formulas, we show you how to construct financial models piece by piece. You'll understand the logic behind each calculation.

  • Practice Decision Scenarios

    Every lesson includes situations where you need to interpret your analysis and make recommendations. This bridges the gap between numbers and business judgment.

Step-by-Step Learning Modules

Each topic builds systematically on previous knowledge. We've designed these modules based on feedback from working analysts about what they wish they'd learned first.

Reading Financial Statements

Learn to extract meaningful insights from balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

1
Identify key line items that reveal company health
2
Spot common accounting tricks that can mislead investors
3
Build comparison frameworks between similar companies
4
Create executive summaries that highlight critical findings

Ratio Analysis Mastery

Move beyond basic calculations to understand what ratios actually tell you about business performance.

1
Calculate liquidity ratios and interpret warning signs
2
Analyze profitability trends across multiple periods
3
Evaluate efficiency metrics for operational insights

Valuation Techniques

Practical approaches to determining what companies are worth using multiple valuation methods.

1
Build discounted cash flow models with realistic assumptions
2
Apply comparable company analysis techniques
3
Understand when different valuation methods are most appropriate
Marcus Thorne, Senior Financial Analyst and Course Instructor
Meet Your Instructor

Learning from Hands-On Experience

Marcus Thorne spent twelve years analyzing companies for investment firms before transitioning to education. He's seen firsthand how theoretical knowledge often fails to prepare analysts for the messiness of real financial data.

  • Built valuation models for over 200 companies across various industries
  • Former Senior Analyst at Meridian Capital Partners
  • Developed training programs used by three major Australian investment firms
  • CFA charterholder with focus on equity analysis
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Your Path to Financial Analysis Confidence

We recommend starting in the middle of 2025 to give you time to prepare and ensure you can dedicate proper attention to the coursework.

June 2025

Foundation Program Begins

Six-week intensive covering financial statement analysis and basic modeling skills. Classes meet twice weekly with practical assignments.

August 2025

Advanced Techniques Module

Focus on valuation methods, industry-specific analysis, and building presentations for business stakeholders.

October 2025

Capstone Project

Complete analysis of a company of your choosing, presenting findings to a panel of working financial professionals.

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