Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This newly revised course has shifted online into two, half-day, live, instructor-led sessions. We recognize that online learning a vastly different experience from an in-person seminar and our instructors have adapted the interactive sessions to include regularly scheduled breaks and digital breakout rooms for group discussions. Our goal is to make your experience more convenient as we navigate the new reality of virtual learning.
In today's fast-paced corporate world, financial analysis can mean many things. Powerful Financial Analysis will cover the key facets of a financial analyst's role within an accounting department and help analysts further their career by providing meaningful information to those around them.
Participants will learn more about month-end, quarter-end, and year-end analysis, budget analysis, variance analysis, and overall financial statement analysis. Participants will also delve into the type of information that their internal clients need and how to provide this information effectively to the people they support, which is ultimately what helps them advance their career. This seminar is intended for accountants working within companies rather than public practitioners.
Schedule
- December 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- December 12, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn:
- Month-end analysis.
- Quarter-end analysis and year-end analysis.
- Budget analysis, cost analysis, and ratio analysis.
- Overall financial statement analysis.
- Altman's Z-score.
Who Will Benefit
Financial professionals working as analysts within an accounting department or a business unit, who are responsible for reviewing cost centre reports, monthly reports, budget reports and other variance reports.
Prerequisite(s)
- Participants are encouraged to bring a calculator to the seminar.
- Participants should bring a copy of their organization's planning/budget document if possible.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
Electronic material can be accessed one week prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Karine Benzacar is Managing Director of Knowledge Plus Corp., an organization which specializes in business training and in providing financial, accounting, and management information services. Karine is a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of solid industry experience. As a professional accountant, certified both in Canada and in the U.S., Karine’s practice has involved organizations all across North America.
Testimonials
The instructor, Karine, created an open-dialogue course which promoted inclusive knowledge-sharing while remaining technical and insightful. Her presentation style and cadence was exceptional, and I would highly recommend any of her courses to other CPAs.