Introduction
Today, financial literacy is no longer restricted to the finance department in a dynamic business environment. Managers across all functions must be able to understand and interpret financial information to contribute more effectively to the success of their organization. The course provides a bridge for professionals who have no formal background in finance but must make informed financial decisions as part of their jobs. It covers essential financial principles, budgeting skills, and performance analysis, providing the tools needed to understand the fiscal impact of strategic choices and effectively contribute to your organization’s financial objectives.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Financial Statements
- Components of financial statements.
- Revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity.
- Financial statement reading and interpretation.
- Importance of financial data in strategic decision-making.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Fundamentals of budgeting.
- Budget preparation and management.
- Fixed, variable, and semi-variable costs.
- Profitability and cost-control strategies.
Financial Analysis Techniques
- Liquidity, solvency, efficiency, and profitability ratios.
- Break-even analysis.
- Capital budgeting basics..
- Net present value.
- Internal rate of return.
Making Financial Decisions
- Financial information in managerial decision-making.
- Capital costs and investment decisions.
- Strategies for enhancing financial decision-making.
- Making financial decisions in uncertain times.
- Financial strategy for a new product launch.
Communicating Financial Information
- Financial results and forecasts: best practices.
- Presentations and reports for financial information.
- Engaging with stakeholders using financial data.
- Presenting a financial case to the board.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand fundamental financial concepts and the language of finance.
- Learn to read and interpret key financial statements.
- Gain insights into budgeting processes and cost control.
- Develop skills in financial analysis and decision-making.
- Explore the financial decisions’ impact on profitability and performance.
- Improve financial planning and strategy communication.
This course is ideal for
- Business owners & entrepreneurs.
- Managers & department heads.
- Project managers.
- Human resources personnel.
- Sales & Marketing officers.
- Non-profit Managers
- Board Members.
- New managers.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 |
| 07/07/2025 | 21/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 18/08/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| 26/01/2026 | 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 |
| 21/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 |
| 13/10/2025 | 03/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 |
| 05/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | 21/07/2025 |
| 11/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 13/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| 26/01/2026 | 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 06/05/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 |
| 26/08/2025 | 23/09/2025 | 21/10/2025 | 18/11/2025 |
| 16/12/2025 | 13/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
