Financial Analysis, Reporting and Decision Making
 

Overview of Course

Designed for people not familiar with basic financial analysis, the two day case study driven program combines sophisticated analytical techniques with practical opportunities to better understand the financial realities of both operational and strategic business decisions.

The program is designed to meet the increasing demand for information on different aspects of financial management underpinning sound business decisions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a resilient problem solving mindset
2. Identify the scope of financial information required
3. Apply the basic principles of accounting
4. Compile and track budgets
5. Interpret financial statements
6. Use ratio analysis to determine financial performance and trends

Key Content

• Reading financial performance reports (profit and loss statement)
• Reading financial performance reports (balance sheet)
• Calculating liquidity, profitability, inventory and efficiency ratios
• Working with cash flows
• Identifying short term and long term financial stability
• Calculating break-even analysis
• Managing debt and equity
• Interpreting annual reports

This outline highlights some of the course’s key learning points. As part of your training program, we can modify content as needed to meet your business objectives.
 

For Whom is this Course Designed ?

Managers who manage budgets and handle financial information at a high level.
 

What is the Duration?

2 day