Advanced Accounting and Finance for Managers (5-days) online course

This course offers a comprehensive overview of advanced financial management tailored for managers. It covers core financial principles, budgeting, cost control, investment analysis, and stakeholder accountability. Participants will also strengthen their decision-making and pricing strategies under uncertainty, while enhancing their ability to communicate financial insights across departments to drive business performance.

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 behavior, 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

Day — 4 Decision-Making, Pricing, and Financial Communication

• Strategic pricing decisions and profit optimization
• Financial decision-making under uncertainty: data and tools
• Communicating financial insights across departments effectively

Day — 5 Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning

Post-Course

• Three (3) x hour-long Executive Coaching sessions at monthly intervals following Course Completion

• 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 behavior 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.
• Make strategic pricing decisions to support profitability and competitiveness.
• Use data and tools to support financial decision-making in uncertain environments.
• Communicate financial insights clearly and effectively across functional departments.