Finance and Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand and explain key financial concepts and terminology.
• Read and analyze financial statements to assess organizational performance.
• Create and manage budgets effectively.
• Make informed decisions based on financial data and reports.
• Collaborate effectively with finance professionals and contribute to discussions on financial strategy.

• Understand and use fundamental finance and accounting terminology to facilitate effective communication with finance professionals.
• Interpret key financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) to assess the financial health and performance of an organization.
• Grasp the principles of budgeting, including how to create, manage, and adjust budgets in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify different types of costs (fixed, variable, and semi-variable) and understand their impact on pricing, profitability, and decision-making.
• Utilize basic financial tools and techniques (e.g., break-even analysis, return on investment calculations) to make informed decisions in a business context
• Assess key financial metrics and ratios to evaluate organizational performance and make recommendations for improvement.

• Overview of Financial Principles and Concepts
• Overview of Financial Statements
• Financial Ratios and Performance Metrics
• Budgeting, Cost Analysis, and Decision-Making – Budgeting Basics
• Cost Concepts and Break-even Analysis
• Forecasting and Financial Planning
• Financial Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking
• Financial Risk Management