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Financial Literacy for Effective Business Leadership

Unlock your financial literacy, and emerge a more confident and effective business leader.

Dates & locations

Date Time Delivery  Fees
Dates coming soon 6 – 9 p.m. In person
David Strong Building
$1,395 (plus tax)

What you will learn

In today’s dynamic business landscape, financial literacy is a cornerstone of successful business management and effective leadership. Financial Literacy for Effective Business Leadership has been created to empower working professionals like you with the financial acumen necessary to lead with confidence and competence.

Join us on this educational journey, armed with your questions, a thirst for knowledge, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. 

Our program aims to address the following key challenges:

  • equip you with indispensable management accounting tools to make informed decisions
  • familiarize you with environmental, social and governance (ESG) measurements to align your business with evolving societal expectations and values
  • reinforce your grasp of financial accounting processes and financial statement analysis

Course content

Here is an overview of what you will gain from this comprehensive course:

Financial accounting refresher

  • dive into the core financial accounting process, refreshing your understanding of fundamental concepts
  • learn how to prepare and analyze financial statements, gaining insights into your organization’s financial health

Cashflow planning and budgeting

  • explore the critical role of cashflow planning and budgeting, especially vital during challenging inflationary periods
  • master the art of financial forecasting to ensure your company’s financial stability

Management accounting tools

  • delve into management accounting, uncovering essential tools such as variable and fixed costing, cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and break-even points
  • develop a comprehensive understanding of balanced scorecards to enhance your decision-making process

Costing for profitability and competitiveness

  • construct tools that shed light on the significance of costing in setting prices that are both profitable and competitive
  • equip yourself with the ability to make data-driven pricing decisions

Introduction to ESG measurements

  • stay ahead of the curve by exploring the evolving world of ESG measurements
  • understand how these 3 dimensions are increasingly influencing consumer choices and business strategies

Who attends

Financial Literacy for Effective Business Leadership is designed to empower professionals from various backgrounds with essential financial skills and knowledge.

This workshop is ideal for:

  • business managers and executives
  • business owners
  • consultants and advisors
  • entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • financial analysts
  • human resources managers
  • marketing and sales professionals
  • nonprofit organization leaders
  • project managers
  • start-up founders
  • anyone aspiring to advance their career with strong financial acumen

Fees & cancellations

$1,395 (plus tax)

Tuition includes all course materials and a certificate of completion.

Team savings*:

  • save 10 per cent per registrant with a group registration: 3 or more people from the same organization registering at the same time
  • fill out the online registration form and select 10% group discount as the payment option

Space is limited so register today!

*Discounts cannot be combined with any other discount or special offer.

Cancellations

Full refunds are provided for written cancellations received a minimum of 21 days before the program start date. Cancellations received with less than 21 days notice will be refunded less a $200 administration fee.

Instructor

Michael King

Michael KingMichael King is a professor at the Gustavson School of Business.

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Enhance your professional skills.

Have questions?

If you need help, connect with our account executive or phone 250-472-4036.