Learn the financial tools essential to all managers.
Financial Decision-Making
- Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-Financial Managers
- Financial Decision-Making for Non-Financial Managers
- Balanced Scorecard
- Financial Analysis and Corporate Planning
- Driving Profitability and Value Creation
- Creating Value through Strategic Risk Management
- Derivatives and Corporate Finance: Sophisticated Tools for Strategic Planning
Financial Decision-Making for Non-Financial Managers
Certificate
This class is part of the Financial Decision-Making Certificate and the Advancing Manager Certificate.
Accounting and financial concepts provide every manager with a critical perspective on business performance and a foundation for good decision-making. This program will equip managers with fundamental accounting and financial definitions, concepts and tools for managerial decision-making. Gain essential knowledge that will increase your confidence and ability to contribute to internal financial decisions.
| Instructor | Date and Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Schultz, Ph.D. | November 19, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Cleveland, OH | Add to Cart |
| Tom Schultz, Ph.D. | March 9, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Cleveland, OH | Add to Cart |
Topics
- Operating, investing and finance functions
- Operating decisions
- Proper decision methods
- Relevant information
- Cost, volume and profit
- Investing and financing decisions
- Time value of money and net present value
- Risk
- Capital budgeting
- Putting it all in context: An organizational perspective on financial decision-making
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this class, participants will:
- Recognize key criteria for making operating, investing or financing decisions
- Identify and use costs that are relevant for making internal decisions
- Recognize the importance of risk assessment
- Make better decisions to increase profitability
Who Should Attend
Non-financial managers of for-profit firms who make or contribute to decisions that have significant financial implications. This seminar is not intended for managers who already have a basic understanding of accounting and finance. Those considering this course should also consider Analyzing Financial Statements for Non-Financial Managers. Together, these introductory courses provide a fundamental understanding of the relationship between internal financial decision-making and external financial reporting.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Recommended Prior Knowledge
None. This course assumes no prior background in accounting or finance. Those who already have a basic understanding of these concepts should consider Financial Analysis and Corporate Planning.
Continuing Education Credits
| SPHR Professionals | 6 CEU |
|---|---|
| PHR Professionals | 6 CEU |
| OHIO CPA | 8 CPE |
Costs
Individual Participants: $570 by credit card; $595 by check
Affiliate/Health Affiliate Partners: One class day per participant.
