Guest Lecture on How to read a balance sheet by CA Coline Oswald Rodrigues

An insightful guest lecture on “How to Read a Balance Sheet” was held on 16th September 2025 at Swarna Hall, MSNIM Besant Bondel, Mangalore.

The session was conducted by CA Coline Oswald Rodrigues, a renowned Chartered Accountant with extensive expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis.

CA Rodrigues highlighted the importance of distinguishing between current and non-current items, understanding disclosure notes, and using ratio analysis to evaluate liquidity, solvency, and profitability. Through practical examples, he demonstrated how to spot potential red flags in financial statements by observing unusual trends in receivables, inventories, and borrowings.

A live walkthrough of a company’s balance sheet added a practical dimension to the lecture, while active participation from students through questions and discussions made the session interactive and engaging. The speaker also emphasized linking the balance sheet with the Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement for a comprehensive understanding of financial performance.

The lecture concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where CA Rodrigues addressed queries and shared valuable tips for interpreting financial data. Participants expressed that the session enhanced their confidence in analyzing balance sheets and would be highly beneficial for their academic and professional growth.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, appreciating CA Coline Oswald Rodrigues for delivering an enlightening and thought-provoking session. The event was a great success and offered valuable learning for all attendees.