Note: This is the option to enroll in the live class and gain access to the foundational/core courses (self-paced) that are included with The Farmer’s Edge.
Finally… a way to actually understand what the balance sheet is telling you.
And more importantly—how it explains profits, cash flow, and what’s really happening inside your client’s business.
A deep-dive training for business advisors who want to move beyond surface-level financial analysis—and confidently connect the dots between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Live session begins April 29th at 1pm EST.
Enroll before April 18th for $170 discount.
COURSE TOPICS
? The Balance Sheet (Finally, Demystified)
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What the balance sheet is actually telling you
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Why it’s more than just a list of assets and liabilities
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How it acts as the “source of truth” behind all financial activity, and especially cash flow
(And yes—we’ll make it make sense.)
? Transactional Analysis (The Missing Link)
This is where things click.
You’ll learn how to break down individual transactions to see how each one impacts:
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow
? Understanding Profit vs Cash Flow
We’ll walk through:
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Why profit does NOT equal cash
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Common scenarios that create confusion
So you can answer the question:
“Where did the cash go?” with confidence.
? Validating Financial Data
Before you analyze anything… you need to trust the numbers.
You’ll learn:
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How to review a balance sheet for red flags
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Common errors that show up from real-world bookkeeping
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A simple process to validate financial data before doing any analysis
(Because strategy built on bad data is a fast track to bad decisions.)
? Building a Statement of Cash Flow (From Scratch)
This is where everything comes together.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create a pre- and post- money balance sheet that lenders want to see
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Use comparative balance sheets to build a cash flow statement
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Understand how cash is actually moving through the business: from the operations, as well as financing and investing activities
So you’re not just asking:
“Is this business profitable?”
But instead:
“How is this business functioning—and is it sustainable?”
? Core Curriculum – Foundational Learning
If you’re new to business coaching and want to deeper your understanding of farm financials, we encourage to work your way through our foundational course. In it you’ll learn
- Basic Accounting Concepts including an overview of the 3 primary financial statements
- Bookkeeping systems – how to create a system that works for you so you can make data-driven decisions
- Historical financial analysis – how to review financial records to understand pricing strategies, cash flow, and enterprise profitablity
- How to evaluate future opportunities with investment decisions, cash flow budgeting, and preparing for investment.s
The core curriculum in 7 modules and about 7 hours worth of learning.
At the end of the program participants will be able to:
By the end of these 4 sessions, you’ll be able to:
- Connect the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Understand how transactions impact the full financial picture
- Validate financial data before making recommendations
- Build and interpret a statement of cash flow
- Confidently answer:
“Where is the money going—and what should we do about it?”
