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Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis

Overview 

The role of accounting professionals is to monitor the financial health of their clients' businesses and advise the directors through effective financial statement analysis. In addition, section 129 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 requires directors to initiate business rescue for financially distressed companies. 

In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to essential techniques and principles for evaluating an organisation's financial standing. Attendees will gain valuable insights into analysing key financial reports, including the income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of cash flow.  

Join Jako Liebenberg CA(SA), for an exploration of the interpretation of financial ratios, trends, and performance indicators, enabling you to make informed decisions and confidently assess the viability of your clients' businesses. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Gain a deep understanding the core components of financial statements. 

• Know how to interpret financial ratios to assess a company’s financial health and make informed decisions based on the insights they provide. 

• Understand what each line item of the financial statements represents, how to spot trends, and how to identify areas of strength and weakness in a company’s financial structure. 

• Develop the skills to identify warning signs of financial trouble, such as declining profitability, cash flow issues, increasing liabilities, or unusual fluctuations in key financial ratios. 

• Apply the principles and techniques of financial statement analysis to real-world business scenarios. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:   

• Introduction to financial statements. 

  • Overview of financial statements. 

  • Key elements of balance sheets. 

  • Components of income statements. 

  • Structure and importance of cash flow statements. 

• Financial ratios and their analysis. 

  • Liquidity ratios. 

  • Profitability ratios. 

• Interpreting financial data. 

  • Analysing trends and patterns. 

  • Assessing financial health and stability.