Finance and Accounting

Tuition

$6,500

Overview

Possessing the ability to make sound financial decisions is critical for any executive. Through our Finance and Accounting program, you’ll gain a better understanding of financial statements, key performance indicators, and financial reporting – knowledge you need to fully understand how financial data and reporting impacts management decisions and strategy. Designed for non-financial managers or those seeking to refresh their skills, this four-day intensive course equips you to understand the language of finance and accounting so you can confidently take your seat at the leadership table.

Who Should Attend

Non-financial managers who make business decisions that impact their organization's financial results or are impacted by their organization's financial models

Program Takeaways

• Learn the critical concepts, terms and components of finance and accounting

• Understand each of the three major financial statements and the interrelatedness of these statements

• Develop ability to identify what metric companies are being measured on and its meaning

• Learn how to assess the financial standing of your business unit or organization

• Learn various financial strategies related to specific business models and how to benchmark performance

• Develop ability to determine cost of capital and equity

• Understand evaluation of capital investment options and capital investment decisions

• Understand stockholder equity, including the effects of stock options and repurchases

• Recognize financial manipulation

• Make informed business decisions and gain more leadership credibility

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