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Finance for Non-Financial Managers

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  • Current: Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Confidently read and interpret key financial reports.

  • Interpret and understand financial information with confidence.
  • Apply financial analysis when making management decisions.
  • Read and understand the three key financial accounting reports- the balance sheet, profit and loss statement and statement of cash flows.
  • Use financial information to assess an organisations financial health including identification of weaknesses and opportunities.
  • Clearly understand internal budget/actual reports.
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  • What is covered in the course?

    Understand key concepts and issues surrounding analysis of financial performance.

    The information contained in financial reports is critical to understanding your organisation's situation - the opportunities for improvement and issues to be addressed.

  • This course is suitable for

    This course suits middle to senior managers and professionals:

    • public or private sector managers responsible for the management of people and / or resources, requiring a better understanding of the concepts and issues surrounding analysis of financial performance
    • middle-to-senior managers with little or no formal finance or accounting qualifications.

  • How will I benefit?

    You will gain:

    • an understanding of key financial reports and how to analyse them
    • skills to develop effective budget documents
    • increased confidence in financial decision making and financial implications of operational and strategic decisions.

  • How will my organisation benefit?

    Your organisation will gain:

    • enhanced understanding of the financial environment of the organisation
    • informed staff who can improve their strategic and operation decision making through an increased understanding of business finance.

      • Need customised training for your organisation?

      Contact our team to discuss customising this course to meet your needs.

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  • AQF Equivalence, Articulation Pathways and Certification
    • Gain credit into the Professional Management Program by completing this course and its assessment
    • The course offers pathways into the Adelaide MBA as part of the Professional Management Program
    • You will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
    • This PACE course may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning = 1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE course or program.

Enter our online learning space

Your course will be delivered via our virtual learning platform and includes the following:

  • access to online course materials and activities 1 week prior to live virtual learning session
  • online support and interaction with your facilitator and course coordinator
  • live virtual learning sessions with your facilitator
  • further self-learning resources to embed your learning
  • post course evaluation.

You will need:

  • computer or tablet
  • web browser Chrome or Firefox to view your course online
  • webcam, headphones and microphone
  • internet connection (broadband or 4G minimum)
  • notepaper and pen
  • a willingness to participate and engage with the instructor and other course participants.

Available course dates:

  • Wednesday 7 July + 14 July + 21 July + 28 July 2021 (9.00am - 12.00pm ACST)

    Course Start Date: Wednesday 7 July + 14 July + 21 July + 28 July 2021 (9.00am - 12.00pm ACST)
    Session Information:
    Wednesday 7 July 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACST) - live virtual learning session 1
    Wednesday 14 July 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACST) - live virtual learning session 2
    Wednesday 21 July 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACST) - live virtual learning session 3
    Wednesday 28 July 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACST) - live virtual learning session 4
    (Access to online course activities open 1 week prior to first live virtual learning session)
    Instructor(s):
    David Murphy
    David is a Certified Practicing Accountant and a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.  He graduated from the South Australian Institute of Technology in Accountancy, majoring in Company Evaluation, and undertook further studies in Education, Education Administration, and Applied Finance and Investment. After an initial career in teaching and teaching administration, David moved into the field of corporate governance where he held senior management and executive roles across varied industries including forestry, transport, viticulture, hospitality, and outdoor education.  Prior to joining the Adelaide Graduate School of Management in 2005 as an Adjunct Lecturer. Accompanying his teaching in the University of Adelaide’s MBA program, David presents Essentials of Financial Management and other customised financial management modules within Executive Education.  He endeavours to assist participants with their development by imparting his vast professional experience in a considerate and engaging manner.
    Schedule number: 7572
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$1,095.00
    REGISTER YOURSELF AND PAY ONLINE Register yourself and request an invoice Register others or a group REGISTER UOA STAFF

  • Friday 5 November + 12 November + 19 November + 26 November 2021 (9.00am - 12.00pm ACDT)

    Course Start Date: Friday 5 November + 12 November + 19 November + 26 November 2021 (9.00am - 12.00pm ACDT)
    Session Information:
    Friday 5 November 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACDT) - live virtual learning session 1
    Friday 12 November 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACDT) - live virtual learning session 2
    Friday 19 November 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACDT) - live virtual learning session 3
    Friday 26 November 2021; 9.00 am-12.00 pm (ACDT) - live virtual learning session 4
    (Access to online course activities open 1 week prior to first live virtual learning session)
    Instructor(s):
    David Murphy
    David is a Certified Practicing Accountant and a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.  He graduated from the South Australian Institute of Technology in Accountancy, majoring in Company Evaluation, and undertook further studies in Education, Education Administration, and Applied Finance and Investment. After an initial career in teaching and teaching administration, David moved into the field of corporate governance where he held senior management and executive roles across varied industries including forestry, transport, viticulture, hospitality, and outdoor education.  Prior to joining the Adelaide Graduate School of Management in 2005 as an Adjunct Lecturer. Accompanying his teaching in the University of Adelaide’s MBA program, David presents Essentials of Financial Management and other customised financial management modules within Executive Education.  He endeavours to assist participants with their development by imparting his vast professional experience in a considerate and engaging manner.
    Schedule number: 7574
    Required fees: Price
    Registration (GST Free)$1,095.00
    REGISTER YOURSELF AND PAY ONLINE Register yourself and request an invoice Register others or a group REGISTER UOA STAFF

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