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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 KingMichael King is a professor at the Gustavson School of Business and the Lansdowne Chair in Finance.

Register now

Enhance your professional skills.

Have questions?

If you need help, connect with our account executive by email or phone 250-472-4614.