Master Financial Analysis Through Real Market Experience
Learn the art of financial analysis from industry professionals who've navigated both bull and bear markets across Australian and global markets since 2018
Explore Our ProgramsCase-Based Learning Approach
We don't just teach theory. Every lesson starts with real company financials from ASX-listed businesses. You'll work through the same analysis that investment professionals use daily.
Take BHP's 2024 annual report, for instance. Rather than memorising ratio formulas, you'll discover why their debt-to-equity shifted during commodity price changes and what that meant for shareholders.
This hands-on method helps you understand the story behind the numbers. By the time you complete our program, you'll read financial statements like seasoned analysts do.
Core Analysis Skills You'll Develop
Ratio Analysis Mastery
Learn to calculate and interpret key financial ratios that reveal company performance. We'll show you which ratios matter most for different industries and how to spot red flags.
You'll understand why a high current ratio isn't always good news and when debt can actually strengthen a business.
Cash Flow Assessment
Cash flow statements tell the real story of business health. We'll teach you to track how companies generate and use cash across operations, investments, and financing.
Many profitable companies fail because they can't manage cash. You'll learn to identify these situations early.
Industry Comparison Techniques
Every industry has its own financial patterns. Banking ratios differ vastly from retail metrics. We'll guide you through sector-specific analysis approaches.
You'll develop the skill to benchmark companies against their peers and understand why context matters more than absolute numbers.
Learn From Market Veterans
Our instructors have guided investment decisions worth hundreds of millions across Australian markets. They've seen companies rise and fall, witnessed market cycles, and understand what truly drives business performance.
Rather than academic theory, they share practical wisdom gained from years of analysing real businesses and making investment recommendations that affected actual portfolios.
Meet Our Team
Marcus Thornfield
Former equity analyst at major Australian investment banks. Covered mining and energy sectors during the commodity super-cycle.
Specialises in teaching cash flow analysis and industry comparison methods that helped him identify undervalued opportunities.
Why Financial Analysis Skills Matter More Than Ever
The Australian market has evolved dramatically since COVID-19. Traditional valuation methods needed updating as technology companies gained prominence and interest rate changes reshaped business models.
Many businesses that looked strong in 2019 struggled when supply chains disrupted and consumer behaviour shifted. Others, particularly in digital services and healthcare technology, found unexpected growth opportunities.
These market shifts highlight why understanding financial fundamentals remains crucial. When markets become volatile, solid analysis skills help you separate temporary setbacks from structural problems.
Our program prepares you to navigate these changing conditions by building analytical frameworks that work across different market environments and economic cycles.
Market Evolution
Australian equity markets have seen 40% more sector rotation since 2020 compared to previous decades.
Skills Demand
Financial analysis capabilities are increasingly valued across industries, not just traditional finance roles.
Technology Impact
New analytical tools require understanding of core principles to use effectively and interpret correctly.
