TRAINING:
FINANCE PROGRAMMES

Aims

To provide managers with the confidence to understand, interpret and analyse the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement.

Programme overview

This programme is designed for managers who want a business-related understanding of the three, key financial statements: profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements. This core financial skills programme is particularly popular when designed and run specifically for functional or industry related groups, for example purchasing and procurement teams, sales professionals, insurance specialists and regulated industries.

Programme outcomes
After attending this programme you will be able to:
	Interpret the jargon used by finance directors and accountants
	Understand the principles which underlay the production of each of the three key financial statements and how they are linked
	Identify key figures in the accounts and understand their significance for your business
	Calculate and interpret important financial ratios
	Take away a set of simple financial tools you can use within your role

Programme content – 1 day
Typical programme content will include:
	Understanding the link between your organisation’s business and the financial accounts
	The key financial statements: profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements
	Interpretation of the accounts – key financial ratios and what they tell us

Who will benefit?

Managers who want a business related understanding of what the financial accounts can tell them and wish to make better use of the financial information they receive.

Recommended maximum number of delegates: 12

Related programmes
Core Financial Decision Making Skills
Principles of Budgeting
The Complete Financial Toolkit for Senior Executives

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