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