Finance training - AGSM Essentials of Finance for Non-Finance Managers (EFNFM)

For functional and business unit managers who want to develop skills essential to interpreting financial reports and interacting confidently with finance and accounting colleagues

Program Director: Professor Zoltan Matolcsy

Program Dates: 3 day non-residential
     Sydney: 26 - 28 November 2008

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     Brisbane: 2 - 4 September 2009
     Melbourne: 12 - 14 August 2009

Why Attend?
Essentials of Finance for Non-Finance Managers teaches the basic financial skills you need to take a more pro-active role in the financial health of your organisation. In this three-day program, you’ll learn how to “read” financial reports, how to recognise “red-flags”, and how to develop and monitor a budget. You’ll become more confident in your financial communications, and improve your financial planning ability. Essentials of Finance for Non-Finance Managers will help you become a more rounded leader, and gives you the opportunity to network with other senior executives.

Essentials of Finance for Non-Finance Managers – Course content
This finance training program can improve your financial skills by covering the following topics:
     How to analyse financial statements
     How to evaluate corporate performance
     Budgeting issues
     Performance evaluation
     Sources of finance
     Estimating cash flows
     Analysis of financial opportunities for business development
     Role of the stock exchange
     Investment decision-making

Key benefits of Essentials of Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Essentials of Finance for Non-Finance Managers can develop your leadership potential by allowing you to:
     master financial jargon
     make sense of the key business statements
     communicate with financial experts
     prepare budgets and tenders with accuracy
     strategically allocate financial resources for improved profitability
     make decisions to enhance shareholder value
     manage the finances of your business unit to achieve outcomes
     network with other high potential managers

Participant Profile: Chris Crawford, Senior Account Manager - Wholesale, Optus
    "I found Professor Matolcsy to be an outstanding trainer with the ability to keep you engaged and explain difficult financial concepts in layman’s terms. I now feel confident to participate in and challenge outcomes when involved in finance meetings."



Fee:
     $3,630 incl. GST
     Fee includes meals and all program materials

Venues:
     Sydney: CBD campus - Map
     Brisbane: Eagle St Conference Venue - Map
     Melbourne: Cliftons Training Centre - Map

You may also be interested in another program; for more information contact Client Services on +61 2 9931 9333 or enquiries@agsm.edu.au