Analyzing the Income Statement Course

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This course offers a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding and analysing the Income Statement, one of the most important financial reports in any business.

Participants will explore the structure and purpose of the Income Statement, how revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and taxation flow into overall profitability, and why accurate reporting matters for decision-making.

The session includes real-world examples, common mistakes to avoid, and hands-on analysis techniques tailored for South African bookkeepers. Attendees will also work through practical exercises, case studies, and key financial ratios to strengthen their ability to interpret performance and identify trends with confidence.

Topics Discussed:

Introduction and Basic Concepts
- Income Statement vs Other Financial Statements
- Importance of Income Statement
- Key users of the Income Statement
- Basic Accounting Principles Relevant to the Income Statement
- Components of the Income Statement
- Practical Examples for Bookkeepers in South Africa
- Common Errors to Avoid
Revenue and Sales Recognition
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Operating Expenses and Net Profit
Taxation and Profit after Tax (PAT)
Practical Income Statement Analysis
Reporting and Compliance
Practical Exercises and Case Studies
Income Statement Ratio Analysis

Presented by: Ruzel Van Jaarsveld

Ruzel brings many years of financial and bookkeeping expertise across a wide range of industries and corporate environments. Her extensive experience spans trial balance management, payroll administration, VAT and PAYE compliance, inventory control, management accounts, e-filing, and import/export procedures. As a seasoned facilitator with Biz Facility, Ruzel has spent many years delivering practical, hands-on financial workshops to business owners and corporate finance teams nationwide. Her approachable teaching style and deep technical knowledge make complex financial concepts accessible and actionable for every level of learner.

All Included:

Video presented course
Downloadable course material
Certification of training
Assessment (optional)
SAIT Accredited (2 verifiable CPD hours)

Hennie Fritz 19/11/2025

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Hello Ashton

We appreciate the excellent service in accommodating us in this way.

Best regards

Shivali Pema 10/11/2025

Good day,

Thank you for a very informative Financial Statements Webinar, truly beneficial on my end.

Thank you again for the course material and recordings

Have a lovely week!

Regards,

Hendri Fritz 30/10/2025

Good afternoon Ashton,

Thanks for the informative sessions on the Tax for Beginners Self-Study Package. It’s a great course that clearly explains how to perform the calculations. Some points are repeated throughout the sessions, but that actually helps reinforce the concepts and makes the content feel more complete especially when the speaker covers topics like Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Thanks once again I enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone that has no tax experience or even wants to do their own tax.

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Belinda Viviers 31/10/2025

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Started with my course, big thumbs up

Thanks

Rodney Ndungase Chauke 17/08/2023

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It's so professional and worth recognition.

100% Bizfacility.

I saw your course offered through Udemy, but I told myself, support local business direct, regardless of massive discount offered.

Thanks for your tireless attention to customer service.

All the best

Ushen 18/05/2023

One of the most insightful sessions I have been to and Ruzel I just wanted to say thank you for the video, material and content discussed as this was such a breath of fresh air to me. Looking forward to a few more in the coming weeks.

Much appreciated!

Zillah Abel 08/05/2023

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Thank you so much for this course. It will be very valuable for me.

As a business owner it is overdue that I arm myself with bookkeepeing knowledge.

Kind Regards,

Barbara Theron 24/04/2023

The course was very informative and I enjoyed it, many thanks.

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Melanie Thompson 13/04/2023

I was very impressed with the training. It answered real questions / issues that arise. Was really helpful.

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Evette 05/04/2023

I just completed the full course.

Thank you for the amazing course, I learned so much from it!! Will definitely do more courses with Biz Facility!

Kind regards,

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