Don't let limitations in financial acumen hold you back!
Financial skills are fundamental to any managerial position. Learn how to think about finance, and you'll expand your career opportunities. From accruals to write-offs to receivables and payables, this workshop shows non-financial managers the concepts, tools and techniques that can help make each decision pay off - on the job and on the bottom line.
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This program is designed for non-financial managers in every functional area of responsibility in all industries seeking to gain a better understanding of the financial elements of their jobs.
Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.
Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.
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This course supports the following Organizational Impact Areas:
Who is this finance and accounting course designed for?
This course is designed for managers, leaders, and professionals who are responsible for budgets, forecasts, or financial decisions but don’t have a finance or accounting background. It’s ideal financial training for non-financial managers who want to better understand the numbers that drive the business.
What topics are covered in this finance course?
This course covers the fundamentals of finance and accounting, including how to read financial statements, understand income statements and balance sheets, interpret cash flow, analyze budgets, and use financial data to make better business decisions. The focus is on practical understanding, not accounting theory.
Do I need a finance or accounting background to take this course?
No. This course, Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers, is built specifically for those without formal training in finance or accounting. Concepts are explained in clear, plain language, making it accessible for managers who want to build confidence with financials without becoming accountants.
How will this course help me in my role as a manager?
This management training for non-finance managers helps you ask better questions, interpret financial results, manage budgets more effectively, and communicate more confidently with finance teams. You’ll gain a working understanding of financials that supports smarter planning and decision-making.
Is this course focused more on finance or accounting?
It covers both. This course explains how accounting principles connect to financial decision-making, helping you understand not just what the numbers are, but what they mean for your department or organization.
Is this an introductory or advanced finance course?
This is a fundamental finance course designed as an introduction. It’s especially helpful if you’ve been looking for short accounting courses for non-finance managers or a practical starting point before more advanced financial training.
What will I be able to do better after completing this course?
After completing this training, you should be able to read financial statements with confidence, understand budgets and forecasts, evaluate financial performance, and make more informed business decisions using financial data.
Participants say Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers provides valuable exposure to finance and accounting concepts for participants who do not have a strong financial background. They describe the course as informative and educational, with useful coverage of topics such as budgeting, financial statements, ratios, and accounting fundamentals. Many participants say the learning experience was supported by clear explanations, relevant examples, and opportunities to ask questions and work through activities.
Past Participant, R&D Scientist Mar 29, 2026
The faculty-led portion was fantastic.
Past Participant, Program Manager Mar 16, 2026
Overall very engaging, passionate professor. I learned a lot and would love to take more courses on this topic
Past Participant, Court Administrator Mar 16, 2026
the instructor was great and he helped me to understand the complicated things around calculating budget and what not.
Kimberley R., Manager, Akwesasne Representative and Advocacy Program Mar 16, 2026
The instructor was very patient and informative.
Jaymie D., Senior Manager Mar 16, 2026
