In today’s organization, the non-financial professional can no longer avoid financial information. Profit statements, operating budgets and project analyses are a constant part of day-to-day operations. In this programme, participants will understand the different tools used to perform financial statement analysis and appreciate the use of accounting information for decision-making.

Participants will learn to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of financial information.
• Describe the main principles and concepts of financial accounting and how they impact published financial information.
• Analyze financial statements to derive key performance indicators that inform decision making.
• Recognize some of the ethical issues faced by persons preparing and analyzing financial accounting information.