COURSE OVERVIEW
Even the most intelligent individuals can feel intimidated when it comes to financial matters. However, having a comprehensive understanding of fundamental financial terms and methods is essential to career success. When financial terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation are discussed, it is vital to understand their meanings and be able to actively participate in the conversation.
Our Budgets and Financial Reports workshop provides a solid foundation in finance. Participants will gain knowledge on commonly used terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and financial legislation. This workshop equips individuals with the necessary skills to confidently navigate financial discussions and make informed financial decisions.
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Glossary
- What Is Finance
- Commonly Used Terms
- Key Players (People, Jobs)
- Important Finance Organizations
- Understanding GAAP
Module Three: Understanding Financial Statement
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements (AKA Profit And Loss Statements)
- Statement Of Retained Earnings
- Statement Of Cash Flows
- Annual Reports
Module Four: Analyzing Financial Statements, Part One
- Income Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios
- Working Capital Ratios
- Bankruptcy Ratios
Module Five: Analyzing Financial Statements, Part Two
- Long Term Analysis Ratios
- Coverage Ratios
- Leverage Ratios
- Calculating Return On Investment (ROI)
Module Six: Understanding Budgets
- Common Types Of Budgets
- What Information Do I Need?
- Who Should Be Involved?
- What Should A Budget Look Like?
Module Seven: Budgeting Made Easy
- Factoring In Historical Data
- Gathering Related Information
- Adjusting For Special Circumstances
- Putting It All Together
- Computer Based Methods
Module Eight: Advanced Forecasting Techniques
- Using The Average
- Regression Analysis
- Extrapolation
- Formal Financial Models
Module Nine: Managing The Budget
- How To Tell If You”re On The Right Track
- Should Your Budget Be Updated
- Keeping A Diary Of Lessons Learned
- When To Panic
Module Ten: Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
- 10 Questions You Must Ask
- Determining The Payback Period
- Deciding Whether To Lease Or Buy
- Thinking Outside The Box
Module Eleven: A Glimpse Into The Legal World
- A Brief History
- The Sarbanes Oxley Act
- CEO/CFO Certification
- Thinking Outside The Box
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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