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Understand Your Numbers

Read your own numbers with confidence — profit, margin and the three statements that tell you how the business is really doing. No jargon.

1 sessions23 lessons1 hour of study Written lessonsWorkbook includedCertificate

What you'll learn

  • Why you need to know your numbers
  • Overview of key reports
  • Trading Account
  • Profit & Loss Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Balance Sheet - Foods Co
  • Statement of Changes in Equity
  • Statement of Changes in Equity - Foods Co
  • Shareholder Current Account
  • Fixed Asset Register

Course content

1 sessions · 23 lessons · ~1 hour · first 2 lessons free

Know Your Numbers23 lessons
  • Why you need to know your numbersFree2 min
  • Overview of key reportsFree2 min
  • Trading Account2 min
  • Trading Account2 min
  • Profit & Loss Statement2 min
  • Profit & Loss Statement2 min
  • Balance Sheet2 min
  • Balance Sheet - Foods Co3 min
  • Statement of Changes in Equity2 min
  • Statement of Changes in Equity - Foods Co.2 min
  • Shareholder Current Account2 min
  • Shareholder Current Account2 min
  • Fixed Asset Register2 min
  • Fixed Asset Register - Foods Co.2 min
  • The difference between profit & cash2 min
  • Profit vs Cash2 min
  • The Business 101 Cycle2 min
  • The key drivers of business value2 min
  • Enhancing Business Value2 min
  • Protecting your assets2 min
  • Adopting best practice2 min
  • Your next steps2 min
  • How we can help you3 min

About this course

Read your own numbers with confidence — profit, margin and the three statements that tell you how the business is really doing. No jargon.

Every lesson is written out in full — this is the complete course, not a summary. You read it, watch the narrated video, and do the exercise against your own business. The workbook is yours to download, print and keep. Finish the lessons and you earn a Business Nous certificate.

Who it's for

Small business owners, managers and ambitious employees who want practical know-how rather than academic theory. No prior study is needed — start where you are and work at your own pace.