Discover how to extract meaningful insights from financial statements through the power of variance analysis. Join Shana Cooper, CPA, and founder of The AccountAbility Team, LLC, as she shares over 30 years of accounting expertise to help you move beyond surface-level reporting. In this comprehensive webinar, you will learn how to uncover the real story behind your balance sheets and income statements, empowering you to drive better business decisions and strengthen financial controls.

This practical course equips accounting professionals at all levels with tools and techniques that work across any technology platform. Key topics include core variance analysis concepts, methods for investigating and explaining deviations, distinguishing between temporary fluctuations and meaningful trends, and strategies for connecting variance results to business drivers. Through detailed case studies and guided exercises, you’ll learn to build a robust financial analysis program, present findings effectively to stakeholders, and make variance analysis a strategic tool for organizational excellence. Whether you are reviewing internal financial statements or supporting multiple clients, this webinar offers actionable insights to elevate your financial review process.

Learning Objectives:-

• Understand the importance and essential elements of quality financial analysis
• Learn systematic approaches to identifying and investigating relevant deviations
• Explore strategies successful accounting teams use to translate variance data into actionable business recommendations

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Increased accuracy in financial interpretation
• More efficient financial review processes
• Better audit preparedness
• Reduced risk of overlooking significant financial issues
• Enhanced team capability, cross-training, and confidence
• Improved decision-making through reliable financial insights

Attending this webinar will sharpen your financial analysis skills, improve your ability to spot critical issues early, and strengthen your role as a strategic partner in business decision-making.

Who Should Attend:-

• Accountants
• Financial Analysts
• CPAs (Certified Public Accountants)
• Controllers
• Finance Managers
• Internal Auditors
• Bookkeepers
• Budget Analysts
• Business Consultants
• CFOs and Assistant CFOs
• Accounting Managers
• Treasury and Risk Professionals.