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Financial Ratios for Smarter Decisions – 1 Day Training in Melbourne
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00 PM**Summary** Understand profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios to evaluate business performance and make confident financial decisions. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **About the Course:** **Duration**: 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery** **Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, snacks, and beverages provided during the session **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Course Overview** This course helps business owners and decision-makers clearly understand the financial health of a business using key financial ratios. It explains how profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios reflect business performance, stability, and operational strength. The session focuses on **practical interpretation**, not accounting theory, enabling better decisions related to pricing, cost control, cash flow, and growth planning. Realistic business scenarios are used to connect financial numbers with day-to-day management decisions. **Learning Objectives** • Understand the purpose and importance of financial ratio analysis • Interpret profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios confidently • Evaluate business performance using financial data • Identify financial strengths and weaknesses early • Support strategic decisions with ratio insights • Avoid common ratio analysis mistakes *** **Target Audience** • Business owners and entrepreneurs • Startup founders • Small and medium enterprise managers • Finance and accounts professionals • Operations and strategy managers • Non-finance managers involved in decision-making *** **Why Choose This Course?** This course is designed specifically for **business decision-makers**, not accountants. The trainer brings strong practical exposure in financial analysis and business consulting, ensuring real-world relevance. Complex financial ratios are explained in **simple language**, with a strong focus on interpretation rather than calculations. Attendees leave with clarity, confidence, and immediately usable insights for business improvement. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Want to train your entire team?** This course is available as a customized in-house session tailored to your industry, business size, and financial challenges. Examples, case studies, and discussions can be aligned with your organization’s real financial data. Flexible scheduling and content customization ensure maximum relevance and impact. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **Modules** **Module 1: Understanding Financial Statements Basics** • Understand how income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements connect • Identify key figures required for ratio analysis • Recognize common financial reporting patterns • Icebreaker **Module 2: Profitability Ratios – Measuring Business Performance** • Understand gross profit, net profit, and operating margins • Analyze return on assets and return on equity • Evaluate pricing and cost efficiency using ratios • Case Study **Module 3: Liquidity Ratios – Assessing Short-Term Financial Strength** • Understand current ratio and quick ratio • Evaluate the ability to meet short-term obligations • Identify early warning signs of cash stress • Simulation **Module 4: Efficiency Ratios – Improving Operational Effectiveness** • Analyze inventory turnover and receivables turnover • Understand asset utilization efficiency • Identify operational bottlenecks using ratio trends • Activity **Module 5: Ratio Interpretation & Trend Analysis** • Compare ratios across periods for performance tracking • Understand industry benchmarking concepts • Avoid common misinterpretation of ratios • Case Study **Module 6: Using Ratios for Business Decisions** • Apply ratios to pricing, expansion, and cost control decisions • Support funding and investor discussions with ratios • Link financial ratios to strategic goals • Role Play **Module 7: Red Flags, Limitations & Best Practices** • Understand limitations of ratio analysis • Identify manipulation risks and misleading figures • Follow best practices for reliable analysis • Activity ## **FAQs** **1\. Is this course suitable for non\-finance backgrounds?** Yes, all concepts are explained in simple, business-focused language. **2\. Are calculations covered in detail?** Only essential calculations are covered, with greater focus on interpretation. **3\. Does this course cover real business scenarios?** Yes, practical examples and realistic case discussions are included. **4\. Will this help in improving business profitability?** Yes, by understanding cost control, pricing, and efficiency indicators. **5\. Is this useful for startup founders?** Absolutely, especially for understanding financial health and investor readiness. **6\. Will a certificate be provided?** Yes, a course completion certificate is issued. **7\. Is prior accounting knowledge required?** No prior accounting background is required. **8\. Can this course be customized for organizations?** Yes, full customization is available for in-house delivery. **10\. How interactive is the session?** The session includes discussions, activities, and practical scenarios. **11\. What is the duration of the training?** The training is conducted over one full day. **12\. What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

Core Business Finance Skills – 1 Day Workshop in Melbourne
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00 PM**Overview** Build practical business finance skills by understanding financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, profitability, and financial decision-making for the workplace. *** **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **About the Course** • **Duration**: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) • **Delivery** **Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) • **Language**: English • **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours • **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate • **Refreshments**: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at** **[info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com)** **for availability and scheduling.** # **Course Overview:** Through this course, you will examine financial statements—including the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of stockholders' equity—as guides to fiscal health. You will also identify what you want to gain from a budget and describe the steps of budgeting to meet these goals. Finance and Budgeting Essentials for Business Professionals grounds you in the functions and tools of finance. ### Learning Objectives * Understand the role and importance of finance in business. * Identify the key components of financial statements. * Analyze balance sheets to assess financial position. * Interpret income statements and evaluate profitability. * Read and understand cash flow and equity statements. * Apply fundamental budgeting principles and techniques. * Prepare and monitor operating and activity-based budgets. * Use financial information to support effective business decisions. *** **Who can Attend?** All business professionals who want to learn more about business finance. *** ### Why Choose This Course? This course provides a practical introduction to essential business finance concepts without requiring an accounting background. Participants will learn how to understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and equity statements while developing practical budgeting and financial analysis skills. The training helps professionals interpret financial information, make informed business decisions, and apply finance and budgeting concepts to real-world workplace situations across different industries. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Can the training be customized to your organization’s specific finance needs?** Our Business Finance Basics course can be customized to match your organization’s specific financial processes, industry requirements, and learning objectives. Training can include tailored examples, case studies, budgeting scenarios, financial reporting practices, and practical exercises relevant to your team’s day-to-day responsibilities. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com)** **Course Topics:** **Lesson 1: Reviewing Financial Basics** ● Topic A: Identify the Benefits of Finance ● Topic B: Describe Financial Statements **Lesson 2: Interpreting Balance Sheets** ● Topic A: Identify Elements of Balance Sheets ● Topic B: Analyze a Balance Sheet **Lesson 3: Interpreting Income Statements** ● Topic A: Identify Elements of Income Statements ● Topic B: Analyze an Income Statement **Lesson 4: Interpreting Other Financial Statements** ● Topic A: Read Cash Flow Statements ● Topic B: Read Statements of Stockholders’ Equity ● Topic C: Read Notes to Financial Statements ● Topic D: Identify Elements of Financial Statements for Non-Profits **Lesson 5: Planning a Budgeting Approach** ● Topic A: Describe Budgeting Principles ● Topic B: Choose What and How to Budget ### FAQ's 1. **Who should attend this course?** All business professionals who want to improve their understanding of finance and budgeting. 2. **Do I need an accounting background?** No. The course covers finance fundamentals in a practical and easy-to-understand way. 3. **How long is the course?** It is a 1-day training session. 4. **What financial statements will I learn about?** You will learn about balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, statements of stockholders’ equity, and financial statement notes. 5. **Will I learn how to analyze a balance sheet?** Yes. You will learn to identify key elements and interpret a balance sheet. 6. **Will the course cover budgeting?** Yes. You will learn budgeting principles, operating budgets, activity-based budgets, and budget monitoring. 7. **Will I learn about cash flow?** Yes. The course explains how to read and interpret cash flow statements. 8. **Is this course suitable for managers?** Yes. It is useful for managers and professionals who need to understand financial information for business decisions. 9. **Will I receive a certificate?** Yes. Participants receive a Course Completion Certificate from Mangates after completing the training. 10. **What will I be able to do after the course?** You will be able to understand financial statements, assess profitability, interpret financial information, and apply basic budgeting principles. 11. **What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

Agentic Patterns for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps
Thu, Sep 10, 7:30 AM**Melbourne Biz Apps User Group — Session 04 🎉** We're back for our fourth event! After three fantastic sessions, this time we're going deeper into the ERP side of agentic AI. 🤖 **Agentic Patterns for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps** Explore how agentic AI is reshaping Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps, moving beyond traditional Copilot experiences to intelligent agents that can reason and take action. We'll unpack the key agentic patterns and the architecture behind them, including how agents interact with Dynamics 365 F&O and how these patterns can be applied to build your own custom agents and intelligent experiences. **What you'll learn:** **✅** What agentic AI means for Finance and Operations apps ✅ How agents differ from traditional Copilot experiences ✅ The core agentic patterns and when to use each ✅ The architecture behind agent interaction with D365 F&O ✅ Applying these patterns to build your own custom agents ✅ Practical considerations for reasoning, action and control By the end of the session, you'll understand the patterns behind agent-enabled F&O and how to apply them to your own intelligent experiences. **🍕 Food, Drinks and Networking** Good food, good drinks, and good people. Plenty of time to connect with your fellow Biz Apps practitioners in Melbourne. All experience levels welcome. Come as you are. See you there! 🙌

Monthly meetup
Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 AMThis is our monthly meetup where we hang out and chat about investing. There's no fixed format, we just meet with like-minded individuals to discuss investing strategies and stock picks, at a bar or cafe. All levels of experience welcome. Second Friday of the month. Bring laptops/tablets etc if you like because we do research.

Melbourne Brazilian Samba Dance – Dance to Drums
Tue, Sep 1, 9:00 AM**WELCOME! BEM-VINDOS!** Come and dance Brazilian Samba with us! Meet new people, learn new skills, enjoy this awesome culture! All experience levels welcome! Join us at our Samba Dance Open Session! Our mission is to promote and share our love of Brazilian music, dance and culture, whilst making loads of noise, having some fun and working our hips. We want to build the community involved in this beautiful culture here in Melbourne, and bring together musicians and dancers to share in the experience. This is Melbourne's only weekly samba dance class where you get to experience the sound and energy of the hottest bateria in town, the drums of Bloco 3K. **Intro Offer:** We welcome newcomers on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for an Open Session to unlock your entire first month of weekly classes/rehearsals for just **$30 total** (half price!). **WHAT** Come and dance with us! **WHEN** **Classes/Rehearsals:** Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM. **New Members:** You **must** start at an Open Session (held on the **first Tuesday** of the month). Your [$30 intro pass ](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-brazilian-samba-dance-classes-live-drums-first-month-only-30-tickets-1576470027289)then covers all remaining Tuesday rehearsals that calendar month. **WHERE** Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance for the first hour, then across the road to NMCC to join the drummers for the last 30 mins. **WHAT YOU NEED** Wear comfortable clothes, such as gym gear and trainers with a thin sole/socks. For dancing to drums you may wish to bring earplugs. We will however have some available to buy for $2 each, cash only. **COST** An intro pass for your first month is just $30. After that it's $30 per week casually, or just $60 for the month. [Secure your spot via our eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-brazilian-samba-dance-classes-live-drums-first-month-only-30-tickets-1576470027289) **PLAYING DRUMS** If you'd rather be playing drums than dancing to them (or maybe you want to do both?) check our other events. Any questions then shoot us a message. Looking forward to dancing with you soon!! **WHO** Led by two pioneers of Australian Samba, you’re in expert hands as you enjoy your Samba journey with Bloco 3K. Founder and Mestre de Bateria, Rob Arcari, leads the drum team, while Rainha de Bateria and Dance Director, Denise Kayan, heads up the dance element. Mestre Rob has been at the forefront of the Melbourne Samba scene for the past decade. As the Mestre de Bateria for both Bloco 3K (Melbourne) and Unidos da Cacatua (the largest samba project in Australia and New Zealand), he brings a wealth of experience and passion. Since 2017, he has made an annual pilgrimage to Rio, parading with numerous Escolas de Samba. A regular ritmista with Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Acadêmicos da Rocinha, he has also paraded with Paraiso da Tuiuti, Império da Tijuca, Estacio de Sá, and many other schools. Denise Kayan is one of Australia’s most accomplished samba dancers. Locally, she serves as Rainha de Bateria and Dance Coordinator for Bloco 3K, as well as Director of Dance for Unidos da Cacatua. Denise is well-known in Rio, where she has been a passista with Vila Isabel since 2020 and previously with Mocidade from 2017 to 2019. She has held prestigious titles such as Rainha da Escola and Princesa da Bateria at Unidos da Ponte, in addition to various Musa positions at numerous schools. With her extensive experience, Denise is adept at commanding attention and leading with confidence in front of a bateria. Come and share in our passion! We look forward to having you as a part of it.

FinTech Pitch Night (Official Intersekt Side Event)
Tue, Sep 1, 8:00 AM️ \*\***TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVENT --** ***[CLICK HERE FOR THE TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fintech-pitch-night-official-intersekt-side-event-tickets-1990615570758)***\*\*️ Join TSN and FinTech Australia for a special edition of our Pitch Night as part of Intersekt 2026, Australia’s leading FinTech Festival! **[APPLY TO PITCH HERE!](https://airtable.com/app5pDHjZLmkz5tFx/shrkseRmi9ZvLnu5u)** Join The Startup Network and **[FinTech Australia](https://www.fintechaustralia.org.au/ "https://www.fintechaustralia.org.au/")** for a special edition of our signature Pitch Night as part of **[Intersekt 2026](https://www.intersektfestival.com/ "https://www.intersektfestival.com/")**, Australia’s leading fintech festival. This official Intersekt side event brings together founders, investors, operators and fintech leaders for an evening celebrating the next generation of Australian fintech innovation. Hear from four ambitious early-stage founders as they pitch their startups live, receive feedback from an expert panel of judges, and connect with one of Australia’s most active startup communities. ### **What to Expect** Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator or simply curious about what’s next in fintech, this is an evening designed to help you discover new ideas and make meaningful connections. On the night, you’ll have the opportunity to: * Meet founders, investors and fintech professionals from across the Intersekt community. * Watch four innovative fintech startups pitch live on stage. * Hear questions and insights from experienced founders, investors and industry leaders. * Vote for the People’s Choice Award and help crown the audience favourite. * Continue the conversation over networking drinks after the competition. ### **Why Attend?** Intersekt attracts fintech leaders from across Australia and internationally, making this one of the best opportunities of the year to meet the people building the future of financial services. Whether you’re looking to invest, recruit, partner, learn or simply expand your network, this event is a fantastic way to connect with Melbourne’s thriving fintech ecosystem. ### **Presented by** This event is proudly presented by The Startup Network in collaboration with FinTech Australia as an official side event of Intersekt 2026. ### **Reserve Your Seat** Places are limited, so secure your ticket today and join us for an evening of bold ideas, great conversations, and the startups shaping the future of fintech. ### **Attendee Information:** Secure your spot to explore the innovative solutions shaping the future of health and well-being. This is your chance to connect with founders redefining how we think about wellness and discover transformative ideas with the potential for real-world impact. ### **Reserve Your Seat Today!** Don’t miss out on this evening filled with networking, innovation, and celebration. Register now to be part of The Startup Network's Fintech Startups Pitch Night and connect with the changemakers shaping a brighter future! TSN members enjoy complimentary access to our Pitch Nights! Not a member yet? **[Join today](https://thestartupnetwork.com.au/ "https://thestartupnetwork.com.au/")** and unlock numerous benefits designed to support your entrepreneurial journey.
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