Financial Analysis and Decision Making

Designed for managers in non-financial roles, this course in financial analysis and decision making will equip you with the knowledge to interpret financial statements easily, and to participate with confidence in management meetings and dialogue on the financial planning and performance of the organization.

In this comprehensive course you will learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting, including financial statements, profit and loss accounts, and balance sheets. and cash flow. In addition, you will learn about how to interpret the performance of a business using a range of the most commonly applied financial ratios.

COURSE DETAILS

• Suitable For: First-line and Middle Managers
• CPD Credits: 20 Hours
• Delivery: Online self-paced
• Access: 3 months (24/7)
• Certification: Download your CPD Certificate on completion
• Additional Resources: Download Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets
• Support: Continuous Tutor support by email.

This course comprises the following lessons:

Lesson 1 – Getting Started

SECTION 1: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Lesson 2 – Sources of Finance

Video – Sources of Finance

Lesson3 – The Balance Sheet

Video – The Balance Sheet

Lesson 4 – The Income Statement

Video – The Income Statement

Lesson 5 – The Cash Flow Statement

Video – The Cash Flow Statement

Financial Analysis  – Quiz 1

SECTION 2: KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS

Lesson 6 – Key Financial Ratios – Profitability

Video – Return on Assets

Lesson 7 – Liquidity and Activity Ratios

Video – Understanding Liquidity

Lesson 8 – Leverage Ratios

Video – Leverage Ratios

Lesson 9 – Value and Investment Ratios

Video – Earnings per Share

Lesson 10 – Wrapping-up

Financial Analysis – Quiz 2

Financial Analysis – Course Evaluation

Learning

The program is delivered through Online Learning through the Global E-Learning Portal. Each course comprises:

• Online Lectures and interactive learning
• Online Videos
• Online Quizzes
• Downloadable Learning Manuals (80 pages +)
• Additional workbooks, articles, and case studies.

Assessment

Assessment in this program takes the form of Online-quizzes (normally 3 in each course). Each quiz has a pass mark of 70% and you can take the quizzes as many times as you wish.

Support

Tutor Support is available through email, web conferencing and phone, throughout your program.