Course Objectives

To understand the role and the terminology used by finance directors. To take a more active role in board discussions revolving around finance or accountancy issues. To understand and use accepted financial ratios


Who Should Attend?

Executives, non-executive directors, aspiring directors and directors designate


Prerequisite Courses

None


Course Overview

� Management and Statutory Accounts
� Calculate and interpret financial data
� The profit and Loss Account
� The Balance Sheet
� Asset Management
� Cash Flow forecast
� Budgeting with accuracy
� Contribution
� Break-even
� Financial ratios
� Calculate and interpret key performance ratios
� Assessment of financial health


Learning Goal

After completing the course the delegates should be proficient in the following areas:

� Project appraisal skills using discounted cash flow and payback methods of evaluation
� The knowledge and skills in assessing the financial of a business
� How to interpret profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flow statements


Course Materials

Course notes and hand outs