Balance Sheet

Business Acumen is not just fluency in the language of finance, it is the ability to read, understand and interpret financial information to make informed business decisions. Decisions that will positively impact on the financial performance of the organisation.

Understand the structure and elements of an Income Statement. Learn how to differentiate between the different types of cost, expenses and other deductions affecting the overall profit of a business and specific operating decisions. Be able to construct an Income Statement with your own figures.

Delegates will:
• Understand how business decisions impact organisations’ financials and key performance indicators
• Be confident in financial discussions – gain financial fluency and understand terminology and concepts
• Understand the drivers of your profit and loss account, and the interrelationship of the financial statements
• Be able to differentiate between profit and cash flow
• Develop superior cost management skills and understand how to conduct effective investment appraisals
• Understand the implications for planning and reporting in the listed company environment