Financial Literacy for Effective Business Leadership
Build your financial skills and become a more confident, effective business leader.
Dates & locations
| Date | Time | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates coming soon | 6 – 9 p.m. | In person David Strong Building |
$1,395 (plus tax) |
What you will learn
Course overview
Financial literacy is key to successful business management and effective leadership. This course helps you understand the financial skills necessary to lead with confidence and competence.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- use management accounting tools to make better decisions
- understand environment, social and governance (ESG) measurements and how to align your business with them
- understand financial accounting processes and statements
Course content
Here is an overview of what you will gain from this comprehensive course:
Financial accounting refresher
- review the fundamental concepts of financial accounting
- learn how to prepare and analyze financial statements
- understand your organization’s financial health
Cashflow planning and budgeting
- learn why cashflow planning and budgeting matter, especially in times of inflation
- create financial forecasts to ensure your company’s financial stability
Management accounting tools
- learn key tools like variable and fixed costing, cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and break-even points
- use balanced scorecards to support your decision-making process
Costing for profitability and competitiveness
- create tools that can show how costs can impact pricing decisions
- equip yourself with the ability to make data-driven pricing decisions
Introduction to ESG measurements
- learn about environment, social and governance (ESG) measurements
- understand how ESGs influence consumer choices and business strategies
Who should attend
This course is for professionals who want to improve their financial skills and knowledge.
It is a good fit for:
- business managers and executives
- business owners and entrepreneurs
- consultants and advisors
- financial analysts
- human resources managers
- marketing and sales professionals
- nonprofit leaders
- project managers
- anyone wanting to advance their career with better financial knowledge
Fees & cancellations
Cost: $1,395 (plus tax)
Tuition includes all course materials and a certificate of completion.
Team savings*:
- save 10 per cent per registrant with a group registration: 3 or more people from the same organization registering at the same time
Space is limited so register today!
*Discounts cannot be combined with any other discount or special offer.
Cancellations
Full refunds are provided for written cancellations received a minimum of 21 days before the program start date. Cancellations received with less than 21 days notice will be refunded less a $200 administration fee.
Instructor
Michael King
Michael King is a professor at the Gustavson School of Business and the Lansdowne Chair in Finance.
Have questions?
If you need help, connect with our account executive by email or phone 250-472-4614.
