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The Motley Fool's Guide to Investing - Part 6

Further Reading

Financial statements aren't the easiest thing to understand. Not everyone was made to be an accountant, despite Scott's optimism!

Hopefully the video above has given you some tips on how to think about these documents, but if you're still a little lost, no worries – we've got a handy explanation sheet for some of their most common parts.

To your wealth, wisdom and happiness,

The Motley Fool Australia

*Video recorded November 2021 and accurate as of that date; facts and figures may have changed since.