Since 2019

Building Financial Literacy Through Real Practice

We started with a simple observation: too many finance courses teach theory without showing how it actually works. Six years later, we're still focused on helping professionals understand financial analysis through hands-on experience.

2,400+

Learners Enrolled

180+

Live Sessions Delivered

15

Industry Partnerships

What Started in a Coffee Shop Now Reaches Thousands

Back in 2019, three of us were sitting in a cafe in District 1, frustrated. We'd all taken expensive finance courses that looked impressive on paper but didn't help much when we faced actual balance sheets at work.

The materials were polished. The instructors had credentials. But something was missing—the messy, practical stuff you deal with every day. So we decided to create what we wished we'd had: straightforward lessons using real company data from Vietnam's market.

2019

First cohort of 23 people. Ran sessions from a borrowed conference room on weekends.

2021

Moved to online format during lockdown. Discovered our approach worked even better with screen sharing.

2023

Partnered with accounting firms to develop case studies based on actual client scenarios.

2025

Expanded curriculum to cover analysis techniques specific to emerging markets.

Team collaborating on financial analysis workshop materials

The People Behind the Lessons

We're not trying to be impressive here. Just showing you who's actually creating and reviewing the content you'll work with.

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Florin Dascălu

Curriculum Director

Spent eight years in corporate finance before realizing he preferred teaching. Designs most of our case studies using sanitized data from companies he's worked with. Still consults part-time, which keeps the material current.

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Theron Kovalchuk

Lead Instructor

Former audit manager who got tired of finding the same mistakes in client books every quarter. Now teaches people how to spot those issues before auditors do. Known for using actual error examples in his sessions.

How We Actually Do This

Look, our approach isn't revolutionary. We just focus on what works when you're sitting at your desk trying to make sense of financial statements. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Real Company Data

We use anonymized financials from actual Vietnamese businesses. Sometimes the numbers are messy. Sometimes there are inconsistencies. That's the point—you learn to work with what exists, not textbook perfection.

Small Group Sessions

Maximum 15 people per cohort starting October 2025. This isn't scalable or efficient, but it means you can ask specific questions about your own work situations without feeling like you're holding everyone up.

Practice Before Theory

First session always starts with a problem to solve. Then we explain the concepts behind why certain approaches work. People remember better when they've already struggled with something for 20 minutes.

Students analyzing financial statements during workshop

Why Vietnam Market Context Matters

Most finance education uses examples from developed markets with mature regulatory frameworks. That's fine if you're working in New York or London.

But here? Companies often keep multiple sets of books. Tax compliance overlaps with accounting in ways that confuse standard analysis. Related party transactions are everywhere.

We teach you to recognize these patterns and adjust your analysis accordingly. Not because we're promoting anything questionable—just because that's what the statements actually look like when they land on your desk.

What Happens After the Course

We're not going to promise you'll get promoted or land a specific job. But here's what typically happens based on feedback from people who've completed the program.

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Three Months Out

Most people say they're faster at their current work. The analysis that used to take two hours now takes 45 minutes because you recognize patterns quicker. Some report feeling more confident in meetings when finance topics come up.

Six Months Out

This is when career changes tend to happen for people who were already looking. Not because we helped directly—more that they could finally speak credibly about financial analysis in interviews. A few have moved into FP&A roles or taken on more analytical responsibilities.

One Year Plus

People stay in touch, which is nice. They send us questions about specific situations at work. Sometimes they refer colleagues. A few come back as guest speakers to share what they've learned since finishing. The skills seem to stick around.

Ready to Learn Financial Analysis That Actually Works?

Our next cohort starts in September 2025. Sessions run Tuesday and Thursday evenings for eight weeks. If you're interested in learning more about the curriculum or have questions about whether this would be useful for your situation, reach out.

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