Advanced Accounting and Finance for Managers (3-days) online course

This course provides managers with essential tools to make informed financial decisions and drive organisational performance. It covers financial statement interpretation, key accounting principles, risk-return analysis, and working capital optimization. Participants will also gain practical skills in budgeting, cost control, investment appraisal, and long-term planning, while learning how to align financial strategies with stakeholder expectations through integrated reporting.

Day—1 Strategic Financial Management Foundations

• Interpreting financial statements for managerial decisions
• Key accounting concepts and regulatory frameworks
• Measuring risk and return in managerial investment decisions

Day—2 Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Cost Control

• Cash flow analysis and working capital optimization
• Advanced budgeting techniques and variance analysis
• Cost behaviour, strategic cost management, and break-even tools

Day—3 Investment Analysis and Stakeholder Financial Strategy

• Capital budgeting and investment appraisal methods
• Long-term financial planning and project estimation
• Stakeholder accountability and integrated (triple bottom line) reporting

Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning

• Mid- to senior-level managers with budget or financial decision responsibilities
• Department heads and business unit leaders seeking stronger financial acumen
• Project managers involved in capital planning or cost estimation
• Non-finance professionals (e.g., HR, operations, marketing) who manage budgets or resources
• Senior functional leaders aiming to improve cross-functional financial communication
• Business analysts and planning professionals supporting strategic decision-making
• Entrepreneurs or startup founders seeking practical finance knowledge for scaling operations
• Public sector managers responsible for financial oversight or reporting
• Professionals preparing for executive roles or cross-functional leadership positions
• MBA or executive education participants looking to strengthen finance competencies

• Develop the ability to interpret key financial statements for effective managerial decision-making.
• Understand fundamental accounting principles and relevant financial regulations.
• Evaluate investment options by analysing risk and return in a managerial context.
• Analyse cash flow to optimize working capital and support operational efficiency.
• Apply advanced budgeting methods and interpret variance reports to guide financial planning.
• Understand cost behaviour and use cost management tools, including break-even analysis, to support decisions.
• Use capital budgeting techniques (e.g., NPV, IRR) to appraise investment opportunities.
• Prepare long-term financial plans and accurate project estimates to support strategic goals.
• Recognise the importance of stakeholder reporting and apply triple bottom line principles.