​Understand your numbers, make better decisions and build financial confidence.

​You don't need to be an accountant to be a great founder, but you do need to understand the numbers driving your business.

​This practical masterclass is designed to demystify the financial concepts, statements and metrics every startup and scaleup founder should understand.

​We'll break down the fundamentals of financial management in a straightforward, founder-friendly way, helping you build the confidence to interpret your financial performance and make more informed decisions.

​What you'll learn:

• ​Understand your profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, and how they connect.

• ​Understand margins, working capital, cash burn, runway and break-even.

• ​Identify the key financial and operational metrics that matter most to your business.

• ​Build confidence in using financial information to guide business decisions.

​Practical tools and resources:

• ​Founder Financial Performance Dashboard.

• ​KPI & Metric Guide.

• ​Template Chart of Accounts for High-Growth Technology Companies.

• ​Founder Financial Compliance Calendar.

​Who should attend?

​Female founders who want to build their financial literacy, better understand their business performance and develop the confidence to make decisions using financial information.

​Welcome to Finance Fit Check

​Finance Fit Check is a six-part financial education and investment readiness masterclass series designed to help Queensland's female founders build financial confidence, strengthen their businesses and become investment-ready in 2027.

​Proudly delivered by Planet Startup in partnership with the Queensland Government, each masterclass provides practical education, tools and insights to help founders make better financial decisions.

​By registering, you're applying for masterclass 3 of 6. To apply for other masterclasses please visit the event pages via the Finance Fit Check calendar.

​Application information

​Participation is free, but places are limited to ensure a practical and interactive learning experience.

​All registrations are treated as applications and will be reviewed before places are confirmed. Submitting an application does not guarantee attendance.

​Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with further workshop details. Applicants who cannot immediately be accommodated may be placed on a waitlist.

​Apply now to be considered for this masterclass.