We Started With a Question Nobody Was Asking

Back in 2019, three accountants sat in a Canberra café wondering why business finance education felt so disconnected from what Australian businesses actually needed. We didn't have grand plans then. Just a hunch that there had to be a better way.

evandorimexa education workspace in Canberra showing collaborative learning environment

Our Beginning

From Coffee Chats to Real Classrooms

What started as informal workshops in 2020 grew into something we hadn't expected. Business owners kept showing up, bringing colleagues and asking when the next session would be. They weren't looking for generic finance theory – they wanted practical knowledge they could use on Monday morning.

By early 2023, we'd moved into our first proper space on City Walk. The timing was fortunate, because we'd accidentally tapped into something Australian businesses had been missing. Not another certification program, but a place where financial education made sense for people running actual operations.

What Guides How We Work

These aren't mission statement words we put on a wall. They're the principles that shape every course we design and every conversation we have with students.

Practical First

Theory matters, but only when it connects to real business scenarios. We design every module around situations our students actually face, not abstract concepts from textbooks written for different markets.

Australian Context

Tax codes change. Regulations shift. We update our materials to reflect current Australian requirements, not outdated examples or overseas systems that don't apply here.

Honest Timelines

Building financial literacy takes time. We're upfront about what students can realistically learn in three months versus what needs a year of consistent work. No shortcuts, no unrealistic promises.

The People Behind the Programs

Our teaching team brings decades of combined experience from accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and small business operations across Australia. More importantly, they remember what it felt like to not understand this stuff.

Rhiannon Strickland

Financial Literacy Coordinator

Petra Vosburgh

Business Finance Instructor

Plus 8 More

Industry specialists and guest instructors who contribute to specific modules

"We're always looking for instructors who can explain complex finance concepts in plain Australian English."

Teaching Philosophy That Actually Works

Real Experience Required

Every instructor has worked directly with Australian businesses. They've seen what happens when financial management goes right – and when it doesn't. That perspective shapes how they teach.

Small Group Focus

We cap classes at 18 students. This isn't some pedagogical ideal – it's what allows instructors to answer the specific questions that come up when people are learning financial concepts for the first time.

Continuous Development

Our instructors spend roughly 15 hours each quarter updating materials and discussing what's working in their courses. Financial regulations change, and so do our teaching methods.

Ready to Start Learning?

Our next program series begins in September 2025. Classes fill up about six weeks before start dates, so if you're considering joining, have a look at what's available.

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