Finance for Non-Financials
This course explains finance for non-financial people in a simple way, meaning the basics of finance and financial analysis for those who do not work in accounting or banking. You start with an introduction to finance and the basic principles, with an application and questions, then financial analysis, also with an application and questions. Next you learn cash flow and cash management and analysis, then the balance sheet and cost management, then investment and financing with a comprehensive example. After that the lessons explain the sources of financing: bonds, bank loans, shares, preferred shares and retained earnings. In the last part you learn the financial decision and how to make a sound financial decision with a practical model, then financial leverage, and you download the appendices. It suits business owners, managers and employees without a financial background. No previous experience in finance is needed. By the end, you will be able to read a financial analysis, understand cash flow and the balance sheet, compare sources of financing and make a clearer financial decision. Practice lessons and questions come after each topic to reinforce understanding and link the concepts to practical examples.
- Comprehensive understanding of basic and advanced financial concepts.
- Develop skills in financial data analysis and decision-making.
- Ability to manage financial resources efficiently to achieve goals.
- Enhance financial knowledge to improve professional performance.
- Understand the basic principles of finance
- Apply the basics of financial analysis
- Manage and analyze cash flow and cash
- Prepare the balance sheet and manage costs
- Understand investment and financing
- Learn about bonds and bank loans