Steve Clapham's Forensic Analysis Bootcamp
"The most thorough examination of how companies might manipulate their accounts I have come across. Any analyst or investor who wants to be successful should sign up to it..."
The Forensic Analysis Bootcamp is an 8 week deep-dive into forensic equity analysis, featuring a 90-minute Zoom workshop each week.This course is a streamlined version of the training I deliver to some of the largest and top performing institutions globally – including Baillie Gifford, Schroders, Wellington Management, and many more.The third edition of this training starts on Monday March 4th, 2024.Keep reading to learn exactly what you can expect.
8 Deeply Practical Online Workshops
| Date | Workshop Topic |
|---|---|
| 4th Mar, 17:30 GMT | Intro: How Companies Cheat |
| 11th Mar, 17:30 GMT | Revenue Red Flags |
| 18th Mar, 17:30 GMT | Expenses + P&L Red Flags |
| 25th Mar, 17:30 GMT | Accounting Red Flags |
| 8th Apr, 17:30 GMT | Balance Sheet Analysis |
| 15th Apr, 17:30 GMT | Income Statement Analysis |
| 22nd Apr, 17:30 GMT | Cash Flow Forensics |
| 29th Apr, 17:30 GMT | Beyond The Accounts |
Plus... Sensational Free Bonuses!
Free lifetime access to my self-paced online course on reading financial statements like a forensic equity analyst (worth £399)
Access to a learning community so you can discuss course material and get your questions answered by Steve or a fellow professional
A special guest lecture for Bootcamp students – past speakers have included famed economist Russell Napier and Pulak Prasad, author of What I Learned About Investing from Darwin
Improve Your Analytical Toolkit and Stay Ahead Of The Game
After taking the Forensic Analysis Bootcamp, you will have everything you need to:
Use forensic accounting methods to find investing angles that others miss
Conduct better downside analysis and avoid big losers at work and in your personal account
Get more of your ideas, long and short, selected by portfolio managers
Do world-class research that gets you noticed as a top analyst in your team, firm and sector
Priced To Give You A 5x Return On Your Investment (Easily)
That might sound too good to be true, but think about it. All it takes is:One mistake avoided in your personal investing account. In bear markets, stocks with shady accounting always get crushed.One promotion or opportunity earned through the deeper analysis you’ll produce after taking this course.Great work does not go unnoticed. Especially when the stakes are this high.
Praise For The Forensic Analysis Bootcamp
"Steve's knowledge of accounting and his ability to interpret financial statements is second to none. The most thorough examination of how companies might manipulate their accounts I have come across. Any analyst or investor who wants to be successful should sign up to it."Adrian Murray, Buyside Equity Analyst @ Maresfield Research"Valuable course detailing the multitude of ways companies manipulate their accounts. It has provided me with a useful framework for how to approach a set of accounts and the key red flags to look out for. I would recommend it to any serious financial analyst."Andrew Fargus, Investment Manager @ Vintage Asset Management“An enjoyable and insightful course that instils a healthy sense of scepticism and helps clarify the complex to enable better investment decisions”Richard Machen, Equity Analyst @ Border To Coast Pension Partnership"If you're serious about managing downside risk in your portfolio, this is the course for you. Full of practical advice and tools that you can apply from day one."Roman, Credit Analyst based in Japan"Can thoroughly endorse Steve Clapham’s Forensic Analysis Bootcamp. The manner in which Steve systematically dissects a set of accounts is very insightful. Even those analysts and PMs with a good grounding in accounts analysis will benefit from attending this course."James Chapman, Portfolio Manager @ Columbia Threadneedle
Meet Your Teacher
Steve Clapham has over 25 years of experience as a professional equity analyst.After cutting his teeth as a sell-side analyst in the transport sector, Steve switched to the buy-side and eventually became a partner and head of research at two multi-billion dollar hedge funds.In 2017, Steve started Behind The Balance Sheet and has now trained hundreds of analysts and teams at firms including Wellington Asset Management, Schroders and Baillie Gifford. You might have heard Steve on the Grant Williams Podcast, or seen him interviewing the likes of Mario Gabelli on Real Vision.