Synopsis

Don’t let fear of finance set you back!
In today’s uncertain economy, when every manager is being held accountable for the bottom line, you have to be “finance-savvy.” Because no matter how effective your management style or how innovative your ideas, your performance will be measured in dollars and cents!

This seminar offers what you need to further your career and build your future. From basic accounting principles to financial statement analysis to capital expenditure decisions, this course shows you the concepts, tools and techniques that can help you make each decision pay off—on the job and on the bottom line.

Special Benefits

• Get a firm grasp of the numbers side of your job
• Gain greater confidence with a working knowledge of business financials
• Learn how to “think finance” and translate performance into financial terms
• Cultivate proactive working relationships with finance professionals and enhance your value to the organization
• Understand the business dynamics of dollars and cents—and take initiatives that meet your short and long-term goals
• Take the guesswork out of your decision making and deliver a better bottom line
• Expand your professional expertise—and your career opportunities

Seminar Content

• Basic accounting concepts and principles
• The income statement
• The balance sheet and statement retained earnings
• The cash flow statement
• The accounting process and the annual report
• Evaluating an organization’s financial statements
• Performance measures for business profitability
• Financing the business
• Improving profitability through cost analysis and profit planning
• Making effective capital expenditure decisions

Note: Please bring a calculator and a copy of your annual report (if available).