Financial Literacy 101: Understanding Accounting Basics (Part ONE)

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Course Description

Synopsis:

This course has been designed to empower executives and business owners with the essential skills to understand financial statements and analyse company performance using financial ratios. In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is crucial for decision-makers to grasp the language of finance and make informed choices that drive organisational success.

Specifically tailored for individuals with minimal financial background, this course offers a clear and accessible pathway to demystify complex accounting concepts. You will embark on an engaging journey, and learn how to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Moreover, you will gain invaluable insights into the significance of key financial ratios, enabling them to assess a company's liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and overall financial health. With practical examples, this course ensures that you emerge with a comprehensive understanding of accounting fundamentals, empowering you to make informed and strategic choices that drive long-term business success.

This course comprises two parts. Part ONE of this course covers concepts relating to the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and fundamental accounting policies. Financial Literacy 101: Understanding Accounting Basics (Part TWO) covers financial ratios and ethical guidelines.

 

Intended For:

  • C-suite & Directors
  • Business Owners

The course is also suitable for non-finance executives and staff who need to analyse financial information as part of their job role.

 

Competency Mapping: 

  • CPE Category 1 = 1.0 CPE Hour
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Julie Yeap

Julie is a qualified US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA). She started her career as an Auditor with Ernst & Young (EY) Singapore where she managed a large portfolio of listed and multinational audit clients in various industries. Subsequently, she transferred to the Learning & Development (L&D) department of EY to pursue her passion to become a trainer. There, she focused on facilitating topics related to auditing and soft-skills for participants across all ranks in EY. As a Director, Julie headed the L&D function across ASEAN, where she was responsible for driving the learning and development initiatives to develop organisational and people capabilities in 14 countries. After more than 15 years with EY, Julie left to focus on being a facilitator and an executive coach. She is now the Managing Director and Founder of Mastering Success Pte. Ltd., a corporate training, coaching and consultancy company. Julie specialises in facilitating topics related to presentation, communication, coaching, leadership and other interpersonal skills. She also coaches executives in various organisations and strongly believes in applying the strengths-based coaching approach to help her clients become more efficient and effective in their workplace.
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Course Rating

4.5

Speaker's Rating

4.5

1 CPE Hour

Lesson(s)

6

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