(Duration: 2 days)

Introduction

Having the knowledge in accounting and finance is no longer considered as an advantage but a necessity for those in the private and public sectors. The knowledge in accounting and finance will assist participants to better understand the business environment, particularly from the dollar and cents point of view. This course is designed to provide participants with a practical working knowledge in accounting and finance, without the technical jargon.

Course Objective

Upon completing this course, the participants will be able to:

· Understand / interpret financial statements of companies

· Perform financial analysis to determine the health of a company

· Know how to use financial techniques to evaluate projects

· Know where to source for financing and structure suitable financial requirements

Course Contents

· Understand the Language of Business

· How to Read Audited Accounts and Annual Reports

· The truth about accounting numbers

· Costing, Breakeven Analysis and Budgeting

· Cash flow projections

· Project Evaluation / Appraisal

· Banking and sources of financing

Who Should Attend?

Managing Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, Executives and those without any accounting and finance background