Foundation Week
Get familiar with the three main statements and how they connect. Nothing fancy yet, just making sure everyone's starting from the same place.
Reading Financial Statements Like You Mean It
Most people glance at numbers and hope they make sense. We'll show you how to actually understand what's happening behind the figures—so you can spot warning signs, find opportunities, and make decisions that hold up under scrutiny.
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What Actually Changes After Training
We tracked participants from our autumn 2024 cohort to see what shifted in their work. These numbers reflect self-reported changes six months after completing the program.
67%
Report improved confidence when reviewing quarterly statements
3.2 hrs
Average reduction in time spent per financial review
89%
Would recommend the course to colleagues in similar roles
How We Actually Teach This Stuff
Look, reading a balance sheet isn't rocket science. But there's a gap between knowing the definitions and actually using the information. Our approach focuses on bridging that gap with real examples and guided practice.
- Work through actual company statements from different industries and situations
- Learn what warning signs look like before they become obvious problems
- Practice explaining your analysis to people who don't live and breathe finance
- Build templates and shortcuts that work in your specific role
- Get feedback on your interpretations from experienced practitioners
The Learning Path Makes Sense
We structured the course around how people actually absorb this material—not how textbooks organize it. Each stage builds on the previous one without overwhelming you.
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Ratio Analysis
Learn which ratios actually matter for different situations. Spoiler: you don't need to memorize twenty different formulas.
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Cash Flow Interpretation
Understand where money actually goes versus where accounting says it goes. This is where things get interesting.
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Real Case Work
Apply everything to actual company situations. You'll analyze, present findings, and defend your conclusions to the group.
Where This Training Actually Gets Used
Past participants have applied these skills in various contexts. Here's what they've told us about how the training shows up in their day-to-day work.
Investment Decisions
Evaluate potential acquisitions or partnerships by understanding the financial health signals buried in statements.
Credit Assessment
Make better lending decisions by spotting liquidity issues and operational challenges before they escalate.
Internal Reporting
Present financial information to non-finance stakeholders in ways that actually inform their decisions.
Who Teaches This Program
"I spent fifteen years analyzing statements for lending decisions before moving into education. The patterns you learn to recognize become second nature, but getting there requires guided practice with feedback."
Our instructors come from banking, investment analysis, and corporate finance backgrounds. They've all spent significant time using these skills professionally before transitioning to teaching. That practical experience shapes how they explain concepts and what examples they choose.
Classes stay small—typically 12 to 16 participants—so instructors can review your work individually and address specific questions related to your industry or role.
Elena Chen
Former credit analyst with twelve years at regional banks. Now leads our financial statement interpretation modules.
Margaret Sullivan
Spent eight years in corporate finance before joining klenarivoqa. Specializes in cash flow analysis and forecasting techniques.
Next Intake Starts September 2025
We run two cohorts per year—autumn and spring. The September program runs for ten weeks with evening sessions twice weekly. Applications typically open four months before start date.