📝 Overview:
Want to know how well a company is really doing? This episode takes you into the world of ratio analysis and variance analysis—two essential tools for measuring financial performance.
We go beyond the income statement and balance sheet to help you interpret trends, evaluate company health, and detect red flags early.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
Liquidity, profitability, and leverage ratios: What they reveal about a company
How to analyze variances between actual and expected results
Common causes of budget deviations and how to respond to them
How to use ratios and variances in exam scenarios and real-world business decisions
🎯 Who Should Listen:
CPA and CMA exam candidates (FAR, BEC, and ISC especially)
Business analysts, controllers, and finance team members
Anyone responsible for interpreting or presenting financial data
💡 What You’ll Learn:
You’ll gain the confidence to break down financial metrics, uncover hidden issues in company operations, and turn raw numbers into actionable insights.