Decoding the ETR: What Analysts Miss in the Tax Line

  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    1 hour
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Course overview
This playlist unpacks the complex world of corporate taxation for investment analysts. From effective to marginal tax rates, it explores how taxes influence earnings quality, valuation, and true economic profitability.

Each video breaks down critical concepts like ETR translation, deferred taxes, and cross-statement linkages, helping analysts avoid misinterpretation and model more accurately. With practical case studies and clear visual examples, it bridges the gap between accounting disclosure and investment insight — equipping viewers to translate tax lines into value drivers.

What's included?

  • 4 videos
  • Turn tax complexity into clarity — decode ETR, MTR, and deferred taxes to uncover the real drivers of profitability and valuation.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who should watch this playlist? 

Perfect for equity analysts, finance students, and valuation professionals seeking to understand how tax nuances impact models and valuation metrics. Viewers will learn to interpret ETRs, deferred taxes, and cross-statement effects with clarity and precision — turning accounting complexity into analytical advantage.

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Geoff Robinson
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Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 8x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 10x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. He brings this passion to TheInvestmentAnalyst.com. 
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