All managers must be able to anticipate the impact of their decisions on the company's finances, to align themselves with the strategic directives of senior management with respect to ROI, and to communicate calmly with accounting and financial managers. With this training, you will have access to financial statements and you will be able to analyze the situation to decide whether or not to move forward in your business development, in line with the organization's objectives.
Objectives
To provide the knowledge and skills required to read and analyze financial statements, interpret financial information using key ratios, and evaluate your company’s financial situation so as to ensure more informed strategic decision-making.
Is it for you ?
All management positions.
Prerequisite
None.
Content
- The language of finance and accounting: terminology and conventions
- How key financial statements are structured: balance sheets, income statements, profit-and-loss statements, shareholders’ equity statements
- Tools for analyzing various financial statements
- Financial ratios: interpretation, return on investment, break-even point, limits and trends
- The link between financial and accounting analysis and strategic development
- Comparing corporate results with industry norms: applicable factors
- Analyzing the profitability or cost effectiveness of sales, share participation, share financing
- A model for predicting financial distress (bankruptcy).
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Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in virtual format. Dates and locations are provided when you select your session below. If you have any questions regarding registration, schedules, the language of instruction, or cancellation policies, please consult our FAQ .
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