East Tower Toronto Dominion Centre 
Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers:
Fundamentals
Your ultimate shortcut to practical financial management.
This 3-day program makes financial learning practical and enjoyable for current or aspiring leaders with no previous training in accounting or finance. Learn from real-life examples and understand key financial concepts, terminology and methodology. At the end of this program, you’ll become a more effective leader who can propose, analyze and evaluate financial decisions.
Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers: Fundamentals
April 11, 2025
- Location:
- Online
Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers:
Fundamentals
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- Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers: Fundamentals
The Complete
Introduction
to Business Finance
Current or aspiring managers and business owners today don’t have time to touch up on their business finance knowledge—but financial expertise can make all the difference.
With just 3 days of study, our highly sought-after program accelerates your financial learning by bringing them within the context of your organizational goals. Learn what to look for and leverage in corporate reports, and support business decisions with solid financial proof.
You’ll also get a line-by-line understanding of the profit and loss (P&L) statement and balance sheet so you can evaluate short and long-term operational decisions with confidence.
Our accelerated program is ideal for any professionals and leaders in non-financial positions that still require basic financial knowledge, such as marketing, development, project management, sales and operations.
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Accounting
Budget Management
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Resource Management
4 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
This program packs compelling and concise learnings in just 3 days. Quickly return to work with a new skillset to advance your career.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Get sought-after, practical skills in financial accounting and distinguish your credentials as a knowledgeable team leader.
Learn from the Pros
Train with top-rated Schulich instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.
Earn Higher Pay
Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.
Who Will Benefit
Aspiring Leaders
Professionals in various industries such as marketing, development, project coordination and sales will learn practical skills in financial accounting and gain the credentials for leadership roles.
Mid-Career Leaders
With formal financial training, managers and mid-career leaders will be able to back up their strategies with tangible data and earn greater trust from their teams and executives.
Business Owners
Get clarity on every part of your financial strategy and budget accordingly for your long-term goals.
What Difference Will You Make?
Program Overview
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Start with an informational introduction to the financial reporting system and a basic understanding of accounting and corporate annual reports. Learn how to read balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
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Dive into the key elements of financial statements, including inventory and fixed assets. Learn how to use financial ratios and business budgeting for better decision-making.
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Build your base knowledge of financial investments: learn about behavior of costs, budget/cost analysis, capital budgeting, and absorption versus direct costing.
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Spring 2025
Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers: Fundamentals
Course Dates Time Day 1: Introduction to Financial Management 4/9/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Day 2: Financial Statements, Analyses and Planning 4/10/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Understanding the Financial Information System and Investments 4/11/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Faculty
What You Get
After completing Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers: Fundamentals, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Foundational Badge
Signifies that you’ve gained information and insight into new skills.
Pre-Approved HRPA Hours
21 HRPA-CPD Hours
This program has been approved for CPD hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the program ID number on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_/Pages/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx
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