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Finance For Non Financial Manager Course

Is Finance For Non-Financial Managers course right for me?

This Finance For Non-Financial Managers course is designed for managers and professional staff who use management and other financial reports in their work, but who have not had any formal training in accounting concepts. The course is designed to assist with the understanding and application of financial concepts to improve their own, their department’s and their organisation’s performance.

The course relies on practical examples and provides a relaxed environment in which to learn.

What will I get out of Finance For Non-Financial Managers course?

By the end of the Finance For Non-Financial Managers training course participants will be able to:

  • Read and interpret financial information
  • Effectively use and interpret basic financial tools
  • Use the information acquired to improve the individual’s and their organisation’s performance
  • Develop an overview of business finance

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What does Finance For Non-Financial Managers course cover?

Basic accounting principles and the terminology of the financial world

  • The four basic accounting principles
  • Accountants’ jargon and what it means

Business capital and the working capital cycle

  • How business is financed
  • What is Working Capital and how it is used by a business

Capital vs revenue expenditure

  • Accounting for and depreciating fixed assets
  • Valuing and accounting for stocks and work in progress
  • Using working capital for the businesses best advantage

Budgetary planning and control

  • How to set a budget
  • Using a budget to control a business

Cashflow

  • The difference between cash and profits
  • Preparing a cashflow statement

Presenting financial information

  • The balance sheet and the profit and loss account

Interpreting the annual accounts of a business

  • Window dressing and creative accountancy
  • Using ratios and budgets to understand the business

Directors’ earnings and responsibilities

  • Types of directors and how they are paid

“All of my objectives were met, the course was great, the trainer provided a calm and constructive learning environment. The training centre was clean, modern and bright with excellent catering.”

Course Summary

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Price: £720.00+VAT
  • Location: Crawley
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