(2 Day Course)
This course is designed for managers at all levels with little or no formal training in business finance.
RATIONAL
This course aims to provide a basic understanding of the accounting procedures underlying the preparation and determination of financial reports and statements. It will enable participants to assess the performance of the entity allowing them to:
- More readily deal with financial executives and personnel
- Interpret and analyse external financial statements and internal financial management reports
- Evaluate the usefulness of financial accounting and reporting for strategic decision making providing a basis for improved profitability in future operations
COURSE OUTLINE
GOALS AND FUNCTIONS OF FINANCE
- The role of the financial manager
- Sources and forms of business finance
- Capital structure decisions in practice
- Objectives of financial reporting
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
- Balance Sheet appraisal
- Profit and Loss Statement analysis
- Statement of Sources and Application of Funds
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- Profitability, liquidity and debt ratios
- Return on investment and capital expenditure evaluation
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