This one day programme is very practical in nature with participants getting hands on experience of analysing and interpreting financial information.

Case studies and participants actual accounts will be used during the Workshop where appropriate. Should Participants not wish to use their own financial reports, sample reports will be provided.

A workbook in which participants record their learning and how they will use the knowledge will be completed after each section.

Managers and Line Managers who wish to improve their confidence in dealing with, and the general understanding of, Business Accounts, Budgetary and Financial Management.

On completion of this one day programme, participants will become familiar with the terminology of finance, will understand how funds flow through a business, how to read and interpret financial reports, how to use basic ratio analysis to track performance and how to cost and price goods and services.

Participants will have the opportunity to work on accounts for their business as well as sample accounts which will be provided.

This course can be delivered on-site or through a series of online workshops.

We remain flexible to deliver the course to suit your requirements.

The duration of this programme is 2 full days, however this can also be delivered over a series of shorter workshops.

The contents of the programme is tailored to suit your requirements, however topics covered include:

• Demystifying the language of business finance
• How funds flow through a business.
• Understanding and managing working capital.
• Reading and interpreting financial reports – Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Funds Flow Statement.
• Using ratio analysis to assess and track business performance.
• Reading the financial reports for your own business (case study).
• The importance of taking a structured approach to costing and pricing.
• Establishing and monitoring financial Key Performance Indicators.