About this course
Overview
Plenty of managers own a budget without ever having been taught to read accounts. This closes that gap. Enough to follow the statements, run your budget with confidence, hold your own in a conversation with the CFO, and recognise when a number in front of you looks wrong.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Understand the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Interpret the ratios that matter to their area
- Plan and control a budget
- Explain the financial impact of decisions
- Engage credibly in financial discussions
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Read the three main financial statements
- Interpret key financial ratios
- Manage a departmental budget
- Link operational decisions to financial results
- Communicate confidently with finance colleagues
Who it is for
Target audience
Operational managers and team leaders outside the finance function who manage budgets or results.
Before you start
Prerequisites
None. Built for managers with no accounting background.