The objective of this session is to help trainees understand what the SAICA Assessment Process is all about, how to gather and document evidence, how they are reviewed/evaluated/assessed, and what their role is, in the process of assessment. We will practically demonstrate how to complete an LOR and a PDS. Finance for Non-Finance Individuals: Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis Financial statements are traditionally prepared for those with some basic business acumen, but what happens if you do not have such a sufficient background? Financial statements are rich with useful information if you know where to look and how to read them. The goal of financial statements is to empower you to make decisions, this is where using ratios and looking for trends, will go a long way in making informed decisions.