Masterclass: Using Business Ratios to Drive Smarter, More Profitable Decisions

Numbers alone don’t grow a business — insight does. Business ratios turn financial data into a clear story about what’s really happening inside a company, and when used well, they become one of the most powerful tools you can use to guide clients toward stronger performance and sustainable growth.

In this Masterclass, you’ll learn how to move beyond simply reviewing reports and start using ratios as a strategic advisory tool. We’ll break down the most impactful ratios across liquidity, leverage, efficiency, and profitability, showing you how to quickly assess the health of a business, spot red flags, and identify the key drivers that influence results.

You won’t just calculate formulas — you’ll learn what each ratio actually means, when to use it, what “good” looks like, and how to influence it in real-world scenarios. Using horizontal and vertical analysis, you’ll see how to track trends over time, compare performance, and turn raw numbers from the income statement, balance sheet, and operations into practical recommendations clients can act on.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to confidently answer questions like:

✔ Is this business getting healthier or riskier?

✔ Where is cash really being tied up?

✔ Which levers will most improve profitability?

✔ How can I guide my client toward hitting their targets faster?

If you want to provide higher-value advice, strengthen client trust, and help businesses grow with clarity instead of guesswork, this Masterclass will give you the framework to do exactly that.

Join our friends at The CFO Project for this free webinar and explore your potential!

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Evergreen Access (Made to Stay Current)

Your purchase is designed to stay useful long after you finish the course! As the software changes, we refresh the content so you’re not learning from outdated screens. You’ll also have access to the class discussion/Q&A so you can ask questions when real-life situations pop up. And because it’s lifetime access, you can revisit the videos, handouts, and materials anytime you need a quick refresher.

Live Session + Replay Included

If you can’t attend at the scheduled time, go ahead and enroll—your live registration includes free access to the on-demand replay. We record every live class and post an edited version to the course page within two weeks of the class date. Once it’s available, you’ll receive a notification inside your OWLS portal.

While the replay is being published, you can download the notes/handouts and complete any quizzes or questionnaires so you’re ready to follow along when you watch.

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Refunds & Cancellations

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Course Updated: March 2026
Course Page Updated: March 2026

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