Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Accounting, Analysis and Budgeting

In many organizations, operationally responsible managers have been made accountable for the financial performance of their divisions. This means that these managers need to have a firm grip on using a wide range of financial reports and information - making understanding finance, accounts and budgets extremely important for them. In the webinar, the speaker will aim to make non-financial managers comfortable will using the information provided by their accounting departments to make the correct management decisions.

This course will ensure that they fully understand both the reports and what these are saying about their divisions underlying financial performance.

• To familiarize participants with the main aspects of accounting and financial management, such as principles of financial statements and budget formation, cash flows and income management
• To demonstrate to participants how financial information is analyzed, how it is vital for making management decisions
• To train participants to effectively work with a company’s financial statements
• To exercise practical skills for forming budgets

• To familiarize participants with the main aspects of accounting and financial management, such as principles of financial statements and budget formation, cash flows and income management
• To demonstrate to participants how financial information is analyzed, how it is vital for making management decisions
• To train participants to effectively work with a company’s financial statements
• To exercise practical skills for forming budgets

The modern manager needs to understand the financial implications of their day to day decisions and the impact they have on the business.  It is also important that managers have a solid grasp of basic financial awareness in order to agree and manage budgets effectively and appreciate core finance principles.

This training program is aimed at any manager who would like to be more financially aware and will help participants understand financial concepts and the terminology used. They will learn how to translate financial reports, write and understand budgets and use the information to help improve their success as a manager.  If you're looking to grow your career and take on greater responsibility within your organization, you'll need to demonstrate a basic understanding of financial management—even if you're not in a financial role.

• Managers
• Department managers
• Regional Managers
• Divisional Managers
• HR Managers
• Department Heads
• Marketing Managers
• IT Staff
• Production Managers
• Administration Managers
• Engineers
• Operations Managers
• Senior Sales Managers
• Procurement / Contracts Managers
• Project Managers
• Factory Managers
• Purchasing Staff
• Supervisors
• Team Leaders
• Credit Controllers
• Employees
• Administrative personnel, employees of sales, marketing and IT departments, with no special education in finance and accounting
• Anyone new to accounting, budget, forecasting or strategic planning
• Anyone who wishes to increase or refresh their knowledge of these areas

Candace Curry Leuck is owner of Athena Finance Group, Inc. specializing in strategic planning, distressed entity recovery, valuations, and educational programs. Athena's mission is to pursue and communicate the information clients need. This is accomplished through a cooperative working relationship. Based on solid strategy, the outcome is an expansion of the opportunities of those served. Candace was associated with Ernst & Young in the tax and then auditing area, serving small, midsized and SEC clients during her tenure. She gained significant experience with various industries including manufacturers, automobile dealerships and securities brokers. Upon leaving Ernst & Young, Candace pursued and obtained her Masters of Professional Accountancy from Clemson University and proceeded to her career in the educational arena, teaching at Clemson University, Furman University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She returned to Clemson in the Fall of 2006 and remained through Spring of 2012. In addition to undergraduate and graduate education, Candace has developed and taught various continuing education courses in both live format and through webcast technology.