Build Your Financial Reporting Skills at Your Own Speed
We designed this program for people who need flexibility. Whether you're working full-time or juggling other commitments, you can learn how investors actually read financial statements and what details matter most.
Start This Fall
Four Ways to Learn, One Clear Goal
People absorb information differently. Some like structure, others need to move at their own rhythm. We've seen students succeed with all kinds of approaches, so we built multiple pathways.
You're not stuck in one format. Start with live sessions if that works, then switch to recorded content during busy weeks. Mix them however makes sense for your schedule.
Live Online Sessions
Join instructors twice weekly for real-time discussion. Ask questions as they come up.
Self-Paced Modules
Access recorded lessons and work through material whenever you have time available.
Workshop Format
Monthly intensive sessions where you focus on specific reporting challenges with peers.
Mentorship Track
Get paired with a financial analyst for one-on-one guidance through complex topics.
What's Happening Right Now in Financial Reporting
The field keeps changing. New regulations, different investor expectations, technology that shifts how we present data. Here's what we're watching in 2025.
ESG Integration
Environmental and social metrics are moving from optional footnotes to core reporting requirements. Investors want this data alongside traditional financials.
Real-Time Updates
Quarterly reports feel outdated to some stakeholders. Companies experiment with continuous disclosure models and more frequent updates.
Automation Tools
Software handles routine data collection now. The human skill is knowing what story the numbers tell and how to communicate it clearly.
Who's Teaching These Sessions
Vernon Whitlock
Senior Financial AnalystSpent twelve years reviewing company reports for institutional investors. Now helps others understand what makes documentation useful versus just compliant.
Tamsin Coleridge
Reporting Standards SpecialistWorks with companies transitioning to new accounting standards. Teaches practical implementation rather than just theory and regulation text.
Bryony Ashford
Investor Relations AdvisorBridges the gap between finance teams and shareholders. Focuses on clear communication and anticipating the questions investors actually ask.
Five Things Students Wish They'd Known Earlier
These insights come up repeatedly in our program. Simple shifts that make the work easier.
Context Matters More Than Precision
Investors care about trends and comparisons, not just isolated numbers. Show how this quarter relates to last year, how your company compares to competitors. The story around the data drives decisions.
Start With What Changed
Don't bury the significant shifts on page seven. Lead with material changes in revenue, costs, or operations. Readers appreciate knowing immediately what's different this period.
Visual Aids Reduce Confusion
A simple chart often communicates better than paragraphs of explanation. Learn which visuals work for different data types and when tables beat graphs.
Footnotes Aren't Optional Reading
Experienced investors flip to footnotes first. That's where accounting choices, risks, and assumptions live. Make them clear and accessible rather than dense legal text.
Practice With Real Examples
Reading actual reports from various companies teaches you faster than textbooks. You notice patterns, see different presentation styles, understand what works and what confuses.