Financial Statement Analysis for Business Leaders
Master liquidity and solvency analysis to make informed decisions about your company's financial health. This program takes you beyond basic ratios into practical application.
Program Structure
We've organized the content around actual business scenarios. You'll work through three modules that build on each other, starting with fundamentals and moving into more complex analysis techniques.
Understanding Liquidity
Start with the basics of current assets and liabilities. We'll look at how companies manage their short-term obligations and what warning signs to watch for.
- Current ratio and quick ratio calculations
- Working capital management approaches
- Cash conversion cycle analysis
- Industry benchmarking techniques
- Real company examples from Australian markets
Solvency Assessment
Move into longer-term financial stability. This section focuses on debt structures and how companies balance growth with financial safety.
- Debt-to-equity and leverage ratios
- Interest coverage analysis
- Capital structure evaluation
- Long-term obligation assessment
- Risk identification frameworks
Integrated Analysis
Bring everything together with comprehensive case studies. You'll analyze complete financial statements and develop recommendations based on multiple factors.
- Multi-ratio analysis methods
- Trend identification and forecasting
- Scenario planning exercises
- Report writing for stakeholders
- Final comprehensive project
Next Intake Details
Our July 2026 cohort runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, which works well for people managing full-time roles.
Program Schedule
Sessions are recorded and available for 30 days after each class. We know things come up, so you can review material on your own schedule if you need to miss a session.
Investment Options
Choose the payment structure that fits your situation. All options include the same content and support.
- All course materials and recordings
- Weekly live sessions
- Case study access
- Email support
- Certificate upon completion
- All course materials and recordings
- Weekly live sessions
- Case study access
- Priority email support
- Certificate upon completion
- Extended recording access
- All course materials and recordings
- Weekly live sessions
- Case study access
- Email support
- Certificate upon completion
Who Teaches This Program
Hayden Featherby brings 18 years of corporate finance experience to this course, including roles at mid-sized manufacturing companies and financial consulting firms across regional Australia.
I spent most of my career helping businesses understand their financial position during growth phases and difficult periods. That practical experience shapes how I approach teaching—focusing on what actually matters when you're making decisions with real consequences.
Teaching Approach
I prefer working through actual financial statements rather than simplified examples. We'll use anonymized data from real companies, including some that faced challenges and how they responded.
Class Format
Each session includes concept review followed by hands-on analysis. You'll work independently and in small groups, with time for questions about your specific situations.
Previous participants have included business owners, financial analysts, and managers moving into roles with budget responsibility. The mix of experience levels usually leads to interesting discussions.
Ready to Strengthen Your Financial Analysis Skills?
Enrollment for the July 2026 cohort opens in March. Get in touch if you have questions about whether this program fits your goals.