Financial Reporting Education That Actually Makes Sense
Programs starting September 2025. Built for people who need to understand investor communications but don't have an accounting background.
Siobhan Falkirk
Program Director
I spent twelve years explaining quarterly reports to board members who'd never taken an accounting course. Most training assumes you already know what EBITDA means or why depreciation matters. We start from scratch.
Which Program Works for You?
Pick based on what you're trying to achieve. These aren't rigid tracks – you can switch between them if your needs change.
Reading Financial Statements
You need to understand what the numbers mean when you read quarterly reports or annual statements. We cover balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow – what each section tells you and what questions to ask. Six weeks, completely self-paced. Starts October 2025.
Preparing Investor Communications
Your role involves creating reports that go to investors or stakeholders. This covers how to present financial data clearly, what context matters, and how to explain changes without drowning people in jargon. Three-month program with weekly sessions. First cohort starts November 2025.
Regulatory Requirements Workshop
You work with ASX-listed companies or organizations with specific reporting obligations. We focus on compliance requirements, disclosure rules, and what auditors actually look for. Intensive four-week workshop. Limited to twelve participants. Registration opens February 2026.
How the Learning Actually Works
No hour-long video lectures. You work through real examples at your own pace, with practical exercises that reflect situations you'll encounter.
Real Documents First
Every module starts with an actual financial report from an Australian company. You examine it, identify what's confusing, then we break down each component.
- Work with anonymized versions of real statements
- Identify patterns and red flags
- Compare across different industries
- Ask questions in context
Practice with Scenarios
After covering fundamentals, you work through scenarios that mirror actual business situations. Revenue drops unexpectedly. Debt increases while cash stays flat. What happened?
- Interactive case studies with multiple data points
- Form hypotheses before checking answers
- Learn what questions experienced analysts ask
- Build pattern recognition naturally
Direct Feedback Loop
You submit work examples from your own context – we review them and provide specific suggestions. This isn't generic feedback. It's tailored to your industry and situation.
- Submit drafts of actual reports you're preparing
- Get annotations and improvement suggestions
- Schedule 30-minute review calls when needed
- Build confidence through iteration
What You'll Actually Be Able to Do
Read a cash flow statement and spot whether a company's generating money from operations or just borrowing to survive. Understand why profit and cash aren't the same thing. Explain to non-financial colleagues what depreciation means without making their eyes glaze over.
Write investor updates that communicate important changes clearly. Know what disclosures are legally required versus just good practice. Ask intelligent questions when reviewing financial reports prepared by others.
These are practical skills. Not theoretical knowledge you'll never use.
Tadhg Kirkpatrick
Lead Instructor, Financial CommunicationsStart with a Conversation About Your Situation
We run a short consultation before you enroll – usually about 20 minutes – to make sure you're signing up for the right program. Sometimes people need something different than they initially thought.
Schedule a Program Consultation