Accredited Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Often managers are asked to handle budgets or make decisions which will impact upon the financial performance of a business, when they lack adequate training in this area.  Need to brush up on the basics of business finance?  Take our fully accredited course, delivered in a dynamic multi-media format, for the fun way to learn the essential financial and accounting concepts.

Key topics

  • Introduction to Financial Statements

Consider the importance of financial measures. Examine the differences between financial accounting and management accounting. Study the four types of accounts and the three types of financial statements.

  • Profit and Loss Account

Examine the profit and loss account in-depth.

  • Balance Sheet

Study the balance sheet and consider its relationship with the profit and loss account.

  • Cash Flow

Understand the different elements of cash flow. Discover how to manage cash and loans.

  • Costing Decisions

Examine variable and fixed costs. Study costing structure. Explore product costing.

  • Introduction to Financial Analysis

Examine financial analysis and consider how it is used in practice.

  • Investment Appraisal

Explore topics such as pay back, discounted cash flow, and sensitivity analysis.

  • Profit Margin

Examine the profit margin ratio and understand how it differs in different industries.

  • Asset Turnover

Study the concept of asset turnover in-depth.

  • Return on Capital Employed

Examine the various elements of Return on Capital Employed.

Course Code

N88

Hours of study

12 months / 30-60 hours

Technical requirements and fees

  • You’ll need access to a multimedia PC, with CD-ROM, sound, minimum 128MB memory and SVGA graphics
  • Exam fee is included in the cost of the course
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