Financial Health Through Numbers
We've spent years working with businesses across Taiwan to understand what makes companies financially resilient. Our methodology combines ratio analysis with practical business context—because numbers only matter when they connect to real decisions.
How We Look at Financial Position
Most financial analysis courses teach you formulas. We start with questions. What can this company actually pay right now? How much breathing room does it have? Where's the cash actually going? These frameworks help answer those questions systematically.
Liquidity Assessment
Short-term survival is about having cash when bills come due. We examine current assets versus immediate obligations, but also payment timing and working capital cycles.
- Current ratio fundamentals
- Quick ratio refinements
- Cash conversion cycles
- Operating cash flow patterns
Debt Structure Review
Not all debt is equal. We differentiate between productive borrowing that funds growth and problematic leverage that constrains operations. Debt-to-equity ratios tell part of the story.
- Capital structure analysis
- Interest coverage evaluation
- Debt maturity profiles
- Covenant compliance tracking
Operational Stability
Solvency depends on sustained profitability. This framework connects income statement performance to balance sheet strength, identifying whether earnings can support obligations.
- Earnings quality assessment
- Margin sustainability checks
- Cash flow vs profit comparison
- Return on asset calculations
Our Analysis Process
Financial analysis isn't linear, but we've found this sequence works well for most businesses. Start with immediate concerns, then zoom out to structural issues, and finish by connecting findings to actionable decisions.
Data Collection
Gather three years of financial statements, management reports, and industry benchmarks. Context matters—we need to understand the business model before analyzing numbers.
Ratio Calculation
Compute liquidity and solvency ratios systematically. Document assumptions and adjustments. Raw calculations are just the starting point for interpretation.
Trend Identification
Numbers gain meaning through comparison. Track how ratios change over quarters and years. Compare against industry norms and identify inflection points.
Insight Synthesis
Translate findings into business language. What do deteriorating ratios mean for operations? Which metrics need immediate attention? Where are hidden strengths?
Real Analysis in Action
Theory becomes useful when applied to actual situations. Here's how we worked through liquidity concerns for a Kaohsiung manufacturing company in early 2024.
Dariusz Walczak
Senior Financial Analyst
I've analyzed hundreds of balance sheets, but this one was tricky. The current ratio looked acceptable at first glance, but when we examined payment cycles, a different picture emerged. Most receivables were 90+ days old while payables were due in 30.
Manufacturing Liquidity Challenge
Initial Situation
The company showed a current ratio of 1.8, which seemed comfortable. Management wasn't concerned. But revenue had grown 40% year-over-year, and working capital hadn't scaled appropriately.
Key Findings
Quick ratio was only 0.7 because inventory had ballooned. Days sales outstanding jumped from 45 to 87 days. Cash conversion cycle stretched to 112 days, creating a funding gap despite profitability.
Applied Solutions
We recommended tightening credit terms for new customers and negotiating extended payment terms with suppliers. They implemented weekly AR collections meetings and reduced inventory by 22% through better forecasting.
Outcome After Six Months
Learning Path Structure
Our program runs from September 2025 through February 2026. Each module builds on previous concepts while introducing new analytical techniques. Classes meet twice weekly with practical assignments between sessions.
Foundation Module
4 weeksWe start with financial statement mechanics—what each line item represents, how accounts connect, where adjustments hide. You'll learn to read footnotes critically and identify red flags in presentation.
Liquidity Analysis
5 weeksDeep examination of short-term financial health. Calculate and interpret current ratios, quick ratios, and cash ratios. Understand working capital management and seasonal variations in liquidity needs.
Solvency Evaluation
5 weeksLong-term viability assessment through debt analysis and capital structure review. Learn to evaluate leverage ratios, coverage ratios, and debt service capacity. Examine different financing structures.
Cash Flow Mastery
4 weeksCash flow statements reveal what's really happening. Analyze operating, investing, and financing activities. Connect cash flow patterns to business performance and identify sustainability issues.
Integrated Assessment
6 weeksBring everything together through comprehensive case analysis. Work with real company financials to conduct complete liquidity and solvency reviews. Present findings and recommendations professionally.
Ready to Build Analysis Skills?
Our next cohort begins September 2025. If you're interested in developing practical financial analysis capabilities, we'd be happy to discuss whether our approach fits your learning goals.
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