Finance and Accounting for the
Non-Financial Manager

This fundamentals course is designed for professionals who are either new to financial concepts or who wish to update their knowledge of basic finance and accounting.

Mid- to upper-level managers from areas such as marketing, sales, I.T., project management, manufacturing or engineering, as well as general managers who have been promoted through this route, discover how financial data are generated, reported and used for decision making, analysis and valuation.

Program Outline

This eight-week, online course focuses on practical knowledge of finance and accounting and guides non-financial managers in understanding, interpreting and using core concepts of finance and accounting to make better business decisions. Key topics include:

• Understanding the role of finance and accounting
• Corporate and individual taxes
• The foundation of accounting
• Making strategic financial decisions
• Making tactical financial decisions
• Working capital management
• Designing cost systems
• Evaluating managerial performance
• Personal financial management
• Applying the course content

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