Description
Designed for non-financial executives, including general managers, senior functional managers board members and senior decision makers, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to finance management, accounting and financial analysis and decision making.
You will learn how to analyze the main financial statements, and to interpret the financial performance f the business using a wide range of key financial ratios. This knowledge will enable you to understand the financial consequences of strategic decisions and to make informed contributions to strategic financial and investment decision making at the senior management level within the organization.
COURSE DETAILS
- Suitable For: Senior Managers
- Course Duration: 20 Hours
- Certification: Download your Certificate on completion
- Additional Resources: Download Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets.
COURSE CONTENTS
This course comprises the following lessons:
Lesson 1 – Getting Started
SECTION 1: THE FINANCE FUNCTION
Lesson 2 – Managing Finance in the Organization
Video – The Finance department
Lesson 3 – The Manager’s Role
Video – What managers need to know about finance
Lesson 4 – Sources of Finance
Finance Management for Senior Managers – Quiz 1
SECTION 2: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lesson 5 – Financial Statements and Performance
Video – The 4 Financial Statements
Lesson 6 – The Balance Sheet
Video – The Balance Sheet
Lesson 7 – The Income Statement
Video – The Income Statement
Lesson 8 – The Cash Flow Statement
Video – The Cash Flow Statement
Finance Management for Senior Managers – Quiz 2
SECTION 3: KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
Lesson 9 – Key Financial Ratios – Profitability
Video – Return on Assets
Lesson 10 – Liquidity and Activity Ratios
Video – Understanding Liquidity
Lesson 11 – Leverage Ratios
Video – Leverage Ratios
Lesson 12 – Value and Investment Ratios
Video – Earnings per Share
Finance Management for Senior Managers – Quiz 3
SECTION 4: BEYOND RATIO ANALYSIS
Lesson 13 – Limitations of Ratio Analysis
Video – Limits of Ratio Analysis
Lesson 14 – Creative Accounting
Video – Creative Accounting
Lesson 15 – Wrapping-up
Finance Management for Senior Managers – Quiz 4
Finance Management for Senior Managers – Course Evaluation
CERTIFICATION: DOWNLOAD YOUR CPD CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION
