Financial Management & Analysis
Understand business finance, accounting principles, and financial analysis for better decision making. Learn to read financial statements, manage cash flow, and make informed business decisions.
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with practical, real-world knowledge that you can immediately apply to your business or career. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today's competitive business environment.
What You'll Learn
Read and interpret financial statements
Understand cash flow management and forecasting
Learn budgeting and financial planning techniques
Master financial ratio analysis
Understand investment and financing decisions
Develop financial controls and reporting systems
Course Content
Week 1: Financial Statements Fundamentals
- •Understanding the three main financial statements
- •Balance sheet analysis and interpretation
- •Income statement components and analysis
- •Cash flow statement importance and structure
Week 2: Financial Ratio Analysis
- •Liquidity ratios and working capital management
- •Profitability ratios and margin analysis
- •Leverage ratios and debt management
- •Efficiency ratios and asset utilization
Week 3: Cash Flow Management
- •Cash flow forecasting and planning
- •Working capital optimization
- •Accounts receivable and payable management
- •Cash flow statement preparation
Week 4: Budgeting and Financial Planning
- •Creating comprehensive budgets
- •Variance analysis and performance monitoring
- •Financial planning for growth
- •Capital budgeting and investment decisions
Week 5: Financial Controls and Reporting
- •Internal controls and fraud prevention
- •Financial reporting and compliance
- •Performance metrics and KPIs
- •Financial risk management
Requirements
- •Basic math skills
- •Understanding of business operations
- •Access to spreadsheet software (Excel/Google Sheets)
- •Interest in financial analysis
Who This Course Is For
- •Business owners and managers
- •Finance professionals
- •Accounting students
- •Entrepreneurs
- •Anyone responsible for business financial decisions
Instructor
David Brown
CFO & Financial Advisor
David is a certified public accountant with 20 years of experience in corporate finance and small business consulting. He has helped over 500 businesses improve their financial health.