Financial Literacy That Actually Makes Sense
Tired of generic advice that doesn't fit your situation? Our learning paths help you understand company financials through comparison and context. Start in September 2025 with cohorts designed for real people, not finance majors.
Find Your Starting Point
Everyone comes to financial analysis from different places. Maybe you're trying to understand your own business better. Or you're looking at investment opportunities and want to feel more confident. Here's how to figure out where you fit.
Business Owners
You've got enough on your plate without decoding financial jargon. This path focuses on what actually matters for running your business day-to-day.
- Compare your numbers against similar businesses
- Spot warning signs before they become problems
- Understand what lenders and investors see
- Make sense of your accountant's reports
Aspiring Analysts
You want to move into financial analysis but don't have a finance degree. We'll get you there through practical work with real company data.
- Build a portfolio of comparative analyses
- Learn frameworks that actually get used
- Practice with Australian and international cases
- Understand industry-specific metrics
Individual Investors
Sick of relying on tips and hunches? Learn to read between the lines of company reports and make your own informed decisions.
- Evaluate companies using peer comparisons
- Understand what red flags look like
- Read annual reports without confusion
- Build a research process that works
Career Switchers
Bringing experience from another field into finance? Your existing skills matter. We help you translate what you know into financial analysis.
- Apply your iorotorgloulumera knowledge to financials
- Connect operational experience to numbers
- Understand cross-functional perspectives
- Position yourself for finance roles
What Eight Months Actually Looks Like
We're not pretending you'll become an expert overnight. This is a realistic timeline for building genuine skills in comparative analysis. Next intake begins September 2025.
Foundation Month
Start with financial statements that actually make sense. We break down balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports using real Australian companies you've heard of. No theory without context.
September 2025Building Comparison Skills
Learn why context matters more than absolute numbers. You'll compare companies within the same industry, discovering why a 5% margin is great for one business but terrible for another.
October-November 2025Industry Deep Dives
Pick sectors that interest you and understand what makes them tick financially. Retail works differently from tech, which works differently from manufacturing. We explore those differences through real examples.
December 2025-January 2026Advanced Analysis Techniques
Now things get interesting. Ratio analysis, trend spotting, competitive positioning. You'll start seeing patterns and asking better questions about the companies you analyze.
February-March 2026Portfolio Project
Put everything together in a comparative analysis you'd actually be proud to show someone. Pick companies, do the research, draw conclusions. This becomes proof you can do the work.
April 2026How We Actually Teach This Stuff
Forget lectures and PowerPoints. You learn by doing. Each week you'll work through real company scenarios, make decisions, see what happens. It's the closest thing to on-the-job training without actually being on the job.
Start With Questions
Every analysis begins with what you're actually trying to figure out. Is this company healthy? How does it stack up? What should I be worried about?
Gather The Right Data
Learn where to find reliable information and which numbers actually matter. Not everything in an annual report deserves your attention.
Make Comparisons
Put companies side by side. Look for patterns. Figure out what's normal for this industry and what's not. Context is everything.
Draw Conclusions
Form opinions based on evidence. Practice explaining what you found and why it matters. This is where analysis becomes useful.
Get Feedback That Helps
Submit your analysis and get specific notes on what worked and what didn't. Real critiques from people who've done this professionally.
Refine Your Process
Each assignment builds on the last. You develop shortcuts, recognize patterns faster, ask better questions. That's how expertise actually develops.
Share With Peers
See how others approached the same analysis. Discuss different perspectives. Sometimes the best learning comes from comparing your work with someone else's.
What's Changing In Financial Analysis
The field keeps moving. Here's what we're watching for 2025 and how it affects what we teach.
Cloud Economics Matter Now
Software companies don't buy servers anymore. They rent computing power. This changes how you read their financials. Operating expenses look different. Capital allocation works differently. We cover this because ignoring it means missing the whole picture.
Environmental Costs Show Up
Carbon isn't free anymore in Australia. Companies face actual financial impacts from emissions. This affects comparisons, especially in manufacturing and transport. You need to account for it when analyzing certain industries.
Automation Changes Labor Math
When companies automate, their expense structure shifts. Less payroll, more depreciation and software costs. Understanding this shift helps you compare traditional operations with automated ones fairly.
Supply Chains Get Transparent
Regulations now require companies to disclose more about their supply networks. This gives analysts new data for comparisons. We teach you how to use supply chain information as part of financial assessment.
Ready To Start Learning?
September 2025 cohorts open for registration in May. Spaces are limited because we keep groups small enough for actual feedback. Get on the list now and we'll send you prep materials in July.
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