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Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
April 1-2, 2025 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | UT Campus | $3,350
Upcoming Sessions
Learn to Interpret Financial Statements
Are you fluent in the language of business? Do you understand the tradeoffs between risk and return? Apply analytical skills to make informed decisions and interpret your company's liquidity and profitability. Gain insight into how accounting data drives your company's financial performance, and solidify the foundation to make better financial management decisions.
What You'll Learn
Effective Communication of Financial Goals
- Communicate financial goals. and performance more effectively
- Gain legitimacy among peers and senior management
- Take full advantage of business opportunities with confidence
Methods to Evaluate Financial Performance
- Examine the content and make connections between the three major financial statements
- Evaluate the financial performance of your company or unit
- Analyze the performance metrics by which you are being measured and why they matter
- Gain exposure to diverse financial approaches, including methods of business valuation
Decision Making Based on Financial Strategies
- Determine how accounting concepts and financial strategies are integrated into your company’s decision making processes
- Examine different financial strategies and anticipate what financial statements should look like given the company’s business model
- Benchmark financial performance over time and against competitors
- Implement sophisticated working capital management techniques
Attending This Course
Individuals
Individuals
This course is appropriate for individuals who seek deeper understanding of financial concepts and how they relate to business operations.
Teams
Teams
Organizations often send pairs or small teams to support the launch of new initiatives.
Requirements & Credit
Requirements & Credit
There are no prerequisites for this course. Participants earn 1.4 CEUs and/or 14 CPEs for this course, as well as a certificate of completion. Our classes are available for university credit. Plesae contact us for more information.
First Class in All Respects
The class sets a great framework for igniting an interest in learning more about finances. The class has inspired me to focus daily on enrichment with financial outlook and planning for our company. This experience was first class in all respects.
Instructors
Eric Hirst
James (Jim) Nolen
Demonstrate Your Expertise with a Certificate
Reimbursement Options
Learn more about course credits and options for course reimbursement. Get tips on the best way to approach your manager and download a customizable template to facilitate making the ask.
Course Location
In person courses take place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center and adjoining Rowling Hall on the UT campus in Austin. These world class facilities provide a comfortable and convenient learning environment, with direct access to the 40 acres of campus and within walking distance of downtown Austin. Live online and on-demand course options are available for many courses.
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