Are you ready to stop guessing and start making informed investment decisions in the Canadian stock market? Financial statements can seem intimidating, but they are the single most powerful tool for understanding a company's true health. In this episode of Money Talks, we welcome financial professional Julia Paterson, who demystifies the world of corporate finance for the beginner investor.
Learn how to read a company's "report card" by mastering the three key financial statements. This episode is essential listening for anyone investing in the TSX and a must-have study guide for students preparing for the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) exam and the new C.I.R.O. (CIRE) exam starting in 2026.
In this episode, you will learn:
(01:15) The core differences between a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.
(04:30) The Statement of Financial Position: Understanding Assets, Liabilities, and Equity.
(08:10) The Statement of Comprehensive Income: How to track revenue, expenses, and a company's real profit.
(11:05) The Statement of Cash Flows: Why cash is king and how to trace its movement.
(14:00) The importance of the Auditor's Report and Notes to the Financial Statements.
(15:20) How disclosure rules, takeover bids, and insider trading regulations protect Canadian investors.
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