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Understanding Financial Statements

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

The participants on this seminar will understand the language of finance and accounting and be able to communicate with finance managers. It covers an introduction to financial accounting and the development of financial statements. At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to ask the right questions to get important answers from accounting information.  

A Caribbean case study is used throughout. The seminar can also be customized for an organization using company material.

Who should attend

Anyone who interacts with accountants and financial information

 

CONTENT

  • Understanding the difference between financial accounting and management accounting
  • Understanding the relationship between management accounting and other disciplines
  • Understanding the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement
  • Managing Working Capital
  • Understanding why PROFIT is not equal to CASH
  • Evaluating  the Statement of Cash Flows
  • Forecasting Cash Flows
  • The use of Ratio Analysis
  • Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Accounting Measures of Performance

 

HOW MUCH WILL THIS WORKSHOP COST?

Currently, this one-day workshop costs EC$200.00. 

The University reviews fees annually and these may be subject to change.

Workshops are only offered if there is a viable class size.