A quick overview of the 3 financial statements, why they are useful, what they tell you, and how to find them. We'll also discuss how a business makes money and the differences between GAAP vs. Non-GAAP accounting.

Seems simple enough: Assets are good; liabilities are bad. Except when those assets are "goodwill". And when those liabilities are "deferred revenue". Then the reverse is true. Sound confusing? Here, you'll learn how to decipher what's on a company's balance sheet -- and what it means for its future.

Companies want to make profits above all else, right? It's not that simple. Because of odd accounting rules, a company can lose money while still being "profitable". Here, you'll discover what's worth paying attention to -- and what's worth ignoring -- on the income statement.

Lots of companies don't earn a profit, and yet put lots of money in the bank. How is that possible? Cash flow statements ignore most accounting rules and focus on what really matters: cash coming in and going out of the business.

We'll walk through Warren Buffett's favorite financial metrics & ratios, what they mean, and how to find them. We'll also talk about yellow & red flags to watch out for.

We'll finish with the age-old question: how much is a company worth? We'll discuss the academic way to value a business, simple valuation multiples, and various schools of thought on valuation. There's no one-size-fits-all approach, and you can choose the method that best suits your temperament.