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P222 - FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE EXECUTIVES (LIFE)

 

Background

Successful managers know how their decisions affect company profitability. Finance for Non-Financial Executives program provides the experienced, non-financial executive with an understanding of the numbers side of business and on how to use financial information in real-life management situations. The programme teaches how financial data is generated and reported, as well as how it is used for decision-making, analysis, and valuation.

It equips non-financial managers with a comprehensive working knowledge of financial principles and a good foundation in financial management analysis. The course begins by describing the accounting process, the creation of financial statements, the role of the auditor, and the basics of income tax.

The programme examines specific accounting methods and demonstrates how these choices affect earnings. Once an ability to read financial statements in depth is gained, the participant will be better able to spot trends and study their company and its competition with a keener eye.

Objective

·   To develop the ability to read and understand financial statements

·   To understand the process that generates financial data

·   To familiarise with the different types of financial reports, cash flow, and investment analyses

·   To understand the financial tools used to evaluate financing and investment decisions

·   To assess company performance by interpreting financial data

 

Contents

·    Accounting Terminology, Underlying Concepts And Accounting Standards

·    The Role Of Various Financial Statements

·    Distinguishing Income From Cash Flow

·    The Accounting Process

·    The Quality Of Earnings And Investment Analysis

·    Financial Decision Making

·    Analysis Of Financial Reports

·    Approaches To Valuation And Solvency Margins

·    Capital Structure And Leverage Analysis

·    Overview Of International Finance

·    Taxation And Personal Financial Planning

·    Capital Markets

 

Participants Profile

Officers in the cadre of ADM and above with non-finance academic background

 

Duration: 3 days

 

Dates: I) 07.05.2007 – 12.05.2007

            II) 31.12.2007 - 05.01.2008

 

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