Overview   

Financial statements are the foundation of informed business decisions. They provide a clear picture of an organisation’s financial position, performance, and cash flow — enabling managers, investors, and other stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. Understanding how to interpret these statements is essential for evaluating profitability, liquidity, and solvency. 

Join Doubt Moyo (ACCA, ICTA) as he unpacks the components of financial statements and demonstrates how to analyse them effectively. This session will equip participants with practical tools to interpret balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and equity reports, while understanding the key differences between GAAP and IFRS reporting standards. 

Learning objectives  

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies: 

• Read and understand the components of key financial statements. 
• Interpret financial information using ratios and trend analysis. 
• Distinguish between profit and cash flow and their impact on business health. 
• Identify and analyse the relationship between assets, liabilities, and equity. 
• Apply financial statement analysis to support sound business and investment decisions. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Introduction to Financial Statements 
  o Purpose and importance of financial statements. 
  o The four main types: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Statement of Changes in Equity. 
  o How financial statements inform decision-making. 

• The Accounting Equation and Frameworks 
  o The fundamental equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. 
  o Differences between GAAP and IFRS. 
  o Key terminology and structural variations. 

• Understanding Key Financial Statements 
  o Balance Sheet – Assessing assets, liabilities, and equity to evaluate financial position. 
  o Income Statement – Measuring profitability and performance over time. 
  o Cash Flow Statement – Tracking cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities. 
  o Statement of Changes in Equity – Understanding movements in ownership value. 

• Analysing Financial Information 
  o Common financial ratios: liquidity, solvency, profitability, and efficiency. 
  o Interpreting results through trend (horizontal) and common-size (vertical) analysis. 
  o Connecting profitability, liquidity, and cash flow performance. 

• Using Financial Statements for Decision-Making 
  o Applying ratio analysis for credit and investment evaluation. 
  o Identifying financial risks and growth opportunities. 
  o Recognising red flags and early indicators of financial distress. 

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter 

Doubt Moyo  

Doubt Moyo is a dedicated and analytical financial accountant with a strong background in accounting, taxation, and forensic auditing. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Midlands State University and a BCom in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. With extensive experience as both an accountant and a lecturer, Doubt has worked with institutions such as Richfield and Dateline College, where he has overseen financial records, prepared tax returns, and educated students in various accounting disciplines. Currently, he is the Managing Partner at Aphiwe Business Services, where he continues to impart knowledge and manage comprehensive financial services for clients.  

Who should attend?

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Bookkeepers. 

• Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price 

• R 265.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

  • Group Price 1 - From R184 per person (up to 5 users)  

  • Group Price 2 - From R121 per person (up to 10 users)  

  • Group Price 3 - From R109 per person (over 11 users)    

Steps to register for the event:  

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Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

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