Financial Literacy Using Ratio Analysis
One of the most essential skills any manager can develop is the ability to understand and interpret financial statements. These documents reveal critical information about a company’s performance, financial health, and cash flow—but the insights aren't always obvious. This foundational course will walk you through a real set of financial statements and show you how to extract the key messages they contain.
You'll also learn how to apply ratio analysis to compare results over time and against industry peers, helping you uncover deeper insights into financial performance. Whether you're new to finance or looking to strengthen your analytical skills, this course will equip you with the tools to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
CPA, CA Leadership
Blair is a seven-time CFO, a director, and an educator at Executive Finance Partners - a professional development and executive coaching firm for financial professionals and executives. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chair of publicly listed companies: Terravest Industries and Clarke Inc. He is also the Board Treasurer of the Devour Food & Film Festival and serves on various committees of CPA Nova Scotia. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.
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