Leon Boros gives a fascinating insight of what he’s looking for in a set of company accounts, using examples to highlight some of the hidden factors to look for. For non-accountants it can be quite a heavy watch, particularly at the midpoint, but there are many gems, and it’s worth making it till the end – even if you watch it in chunks!

First focus: cashflow statement & free cashflow – 00:31
Amortisation - 08:20
YouGov’s earnings – 12:17
P&L and Balance sheet ratios – 15:30
Return on total assets – 18:29