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FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIERS

Finance can be mystifying to those who don’t have a background in financial practices and accounting. This learner-friendly crash course makes it easy for you, giving you a basic understanding of the most important financial tools and concepts.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Do you feel out of your depth when business discussions turn to financial topics? Are you unsure how to read and effectively evaluate the financial statements and documents that may cross your desk? Do you feel this is an area of knowledge you should be familiar with as a manager, but you’ve just never had the opportunity bridge this gap?

In this course, we’ll introduce topics and processes gradually with a focus on applied use rather than technical jargon. You’ll learn about key topics such as financial statements, short and long term decision-making and revenue and cost management. We’ll touch on the basics of the ratio analyses, cost-volume-profit relationships and investment appraisal techniques.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to analyse financial data, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with financial professionals.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

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Non-Financial Managers

This programme has been specifically designed for non-financial managers.

Non-financial managers include professionals such as managers, supervisors, team leaders, and other executives who do not have a background in accounting or finance but need to understand and use financial information to make better business decisions. This includes professionals from areas such as marketing, operations, human resources, IT and business owners, among others.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to analyse financial statements
  • The techniques for evaluating long-term investment opportunities
  • How to apply cost management to reduce the cost of producing or acquiring products
  • How to interpret, record and calculate financial information

COURSE OUTLINE

This course consists of two half-day sessions.

You’ll learn how to understand and use financial information to make better business decisions through a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussion and hands-on exercises.

This course consists of two half-day sessions.
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Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Finance

In this module you will be introduced to the process of recording financial transactions and how this leads to the compilation of Balance Sheets, Income and Cash Flow Statements. Taking a step-by-step approach you will be able to create and interpret these important financial documents which will enable you to evaluate the health of your business. This module focus more on the organization of financial information, rather than doing complex calculations.

Module 2: Financial Analysis

Building on the previous module you will be introduced to a range of invaluable financial tools. Ratio Analysis will enable to quickly gain insights into a company’s efficiency and performance. Break Even Analysis will be introduced as a tool to evaluate if the operational budget you propose is feasible, as well as explore alternative options.

Module 3: Capital Budgeting

In the module you will use the tools required to make informed financial decisions about future long term investments. Investment Appraisal Techniques such as Net Present value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Payback Periods will enable you will be to assess the financial viability of future projects that you would like to propose. This tool will strengthen your ability to gain agreement on the value of the future investment.

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Expert

Peter Nicolau is a published expert in education, and with experience in curriculum development, will be joining the team at AIHM to expand our educational offering.

Peter began his teaching career at RMIT’s campus in Ho Chi Minh City. He moved to Thailand almost a decade ago to take up positions at Prince of Songkla University, Silpakorn University International College, Stamford International University and the Bangkok School of Management. Specialising in accounting, finance and economics, he also guest lectures in Paris, Geneva and Malta.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Our course is designed for ambitious professionals. There are no admission requirements to enroll in this course. You can come from any sector and bring a host of background experiences.

ADMISSION PROCESS

To enroll, choose the desired intake and fill in your personal details. You will receive an email with the payment link. You are accepted in the course only upon receipt of payment.

DEADLINE

We must receive payment at least five days before the start of the course. Late enrollments can be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

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"Financial fitness is not a pipe dream or a state of mind. It’s a reality if you are willing to pursue it and embrace it."

- Will Robinson, author

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BANGKOK CAMPUS

Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
9th Floor, 257 Charoennakorn Road, Samrae, Thonburi
Bangkok 10600, Thailand

Tel: +66 2 365 6355

PATTAYA CAMPUS

Avani Pattaya Resort
218/2-4, Moo 10, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung,
Chon Buri 20260, Thailand

CONTACT US:

contactus@aihm.education

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