Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers

Related Program Areas: Budgeting and Finance, Forensic Accounting

Course Description:

Regardless of industry or functional responsibility, managers must possess the fundamental tools to understand and analyze their organizations' financial indicators. This course will start with a review of key terms and concepts, and introduce generally accepted accounting and auditing principles. Case studies and real-world examples will be used so the participants can learn how to:
  • Read financial statements (i.e. balance sheet, income statement, cash flow analysis)
  • Conduct breakeven analysis
  • Calculate cost of capital and return on investment (ROI)
  • Recognize trends and evaluate organizational performance
  • Use financial measures for strategic planning

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Location:
Clarendon Campus
Room 240

Tuition:
$650

Class Meets:
Mondays
6:15pm - 9:15pm
April 14, 21, 28
May 5

Continuing Education Units:
1.2 CEUs

Faculty:
Chris McGrath

Syllabus


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