COURSE TITLE

HIGH FINANCE WITHOUT THE HIGH: FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR NON-FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

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OVERVIEW

 

This workshop explores the basics of financial statements, incorporating examples from your organization.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

Participants who complete this workshop will:

 

·                     Gain an overview of accounting principles to read financial reports.

·                     Identify the components of balance sheets and income statements, while identifying where they fit in the accounting process.

·                     Distinguish the concepts of asset and liability management.

·                     Explore the Accounting Cycle.

·                     Understand daily, monthly and yearly financial activities (eg. transactions, journal entries, posting and ledger accounts).

COURSE OUTLINE

 

1.       Introduction

·                     "Today, Tomorrow, Trends."  Acceptable language, attitudes an behaviours in today's workplace.

 

2.       Principles

·                     Understanding the Role of: 

·         Balance Sheets

·         Income Statements

·         Budgets

·         Accounting Cycle

·         Journalizing

·         General Ledgers

 

3.       Closure

·                     “Personal Action Plan.”   How will you implement this new information?

METHODOLOGY

 
  • Large group discussion and activities
  • Lecturettes
  • Individual work, reflection and exercises
  • Small group discussion, exercises and activities
  • Case studies / Critical incidents
  • Simulations / Role Plays / Practice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

 
  • Front-line, Team Leaders, Managers and Supervisors

PRE-REQUISITES

 
  • None

DURATION

 
  • 1 Day

CLASS SIZE

 
  • 6 – 20