Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers
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Overview
Know what your finance manager presents to you.
Increasingly, managers in every functional area need to understand the basic principles of accounting and finance in order to make informed business decisions.
This practical programme is designed to demystify financial jargon and concepts for non-finance managers. In five days, you will learn how to interpret financial statements and apply that information into your business. At the end of the course, you will be able to speak the same language as your finance colleagues, understand performance metrics, read and use company reports, and grasp other managerial accounting issues.
Core Focus
Appraising corporate investments
- Internal rate of return (IRR)
- Net present value (NPV)
- Payback
Equity valuation
- Balance sheet models
- P/E ratios
Short-term financing
- Accruals
- Secured and unsecured loans
- Trade credit
Understanding and interpreting financial statements
- Accounting for key financial statement items
- Common misconceptions
- Creative accounting
- Ratio analysis
Key Benefits
- Master fundamental financial terminology and concepts
- Learn to read balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
- Learn to evaluate corporate investments
- Learn to perform fundamental financial analysis
- Discover best practices in working capital management
- Develop the financial acumen to make effective business decisions and work with finance managers
Who Should Attend
Executives who make or contribute to decisions with significant financial implications, including:
- Managers with profit and loss responsibility
- Managers in marketing, operations, human resources and engineering
A background in finance and accounting is not required.
Past Participants
- Business Development Manager
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Client Services Manager
- Country Manager
- Director, Operations
- Director, Global Markets & Products
- Director, HR & Regulations
- Entrepreneur
- General Manager
- Head of Foundation
- IT Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Principal Engineer
- Product Manager
- Regional Business Analyst
- Regional Export Manager
- Sales Director
- Senior Procurement Manager
- Supply Specialist
- Vice President
News & Media
Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Stop arguing with your finance department!
The Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers Programme is designed to demystify financial jargon and concepts for non-financial managers.
Very useful programme for non-financial personnel. Programme is suitable for anyone who wants to equip with finance and accounting language, better understanding in personal investment and corporate environment. They make an effort to deliver a good and thoughtful service despite only online programme is allowed during COVID-19 period. Overall, it's a good and useful programme. Thanks to NUS Business School Executive Education and the team!!Ai Vee TanSenior Manager, China OperationsCity Development Limited
It was a very relevant programme. The content was very applicable and the Professors delivered the material very well despite being handicapped by the fact that the students were not physically in front of them. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to get a good grip on accounting and finance.DineshSenior Manager, M&A Strategy & Go-to-MarketUnilever
Great course for person/s without much Finance/Accounting background. Key concepts were delivered well and the interactivity online made it easy to understand the subject matter. Thank you to the Profs & Organising team for a great workshop!Abdul Razak JaffarProject DirectorBorneo Properties Sdn Bhd
The program is extremely well-organised and the lecturers are very experienced and able to relate difficult concepts using relevant case studies and examples. The course materials are relevant and easy to use and this program is very suitable for those who need a basic overview of finance and accounting for business.Rohendran ChelliahDirectorEndeavour Land Sdn Bhd
The course was very well organized with appropriate mix of participants from various backgrounds. I have gained many insightful learnings which I’m confident of applying them at work.Mabel Tan, SingaporeTreasury ManagerGlobal Logistic Properties Limited
A thoroughly beneficial experience. The entire NUS faculty and team were extremely professional throughout.Ross Evans, SingaporeVice PresidentBNY Mellon
Dates and Fees
Application Deadline
- Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 2 months in advance
- Applications received after the deadline will be considered based on space availability
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