Accounting for the Non-Finance Professional

Course Description

In today’s business environment, accounting and finance functions are more than dealing with recording transactions and financing. It is crucial for all Executives, Managers, Department heads or entrepreneurs to grasp and apply fundamental financial management knowledge.

This workshop is to help those professionals who have little or no knowledge of finance and accounting to have better understanding of business or organisational finance matter and financial awareness in order to agree and manage budgets effectively and appreciate core finance principles.

Course Objective

At the end of this workshop, participant will be able to:

• Understand accounting and finance terms and concepts

• Explain their impact on organisational finances and interpret key facts

• Understand financial terms and confidently discuss issues that affect company finance

• Interpret the three key financial statements – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow

• Plan, Implement and Monitor a Budget

• What is an Audit?

• Compliance Requirements in Singapore

Target Audience

• Non-finance Managers

• Human Resource

• Procurement

• Marketing and Sales

• GMs, Heads of department

• Project Managers

• Those taking on senior management roles

• Entrepreneurs and business heads

Methodology

Interactive and practical approach to learning based on a case study and a group discussion.