Financial Information for Business
Finance
A course by
Lincoln University
A practical introduction to financial information and its application in the business context.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
It will take a total of 4 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Identifying financial information sources for stakeholders
Explain what financial information is available, and used, by stakeholders to make business decisions.
Understanding profit, cash flow and liquidity
Explain the importance of profit, cash flow and liquidity to a business.
Planning and performance evaluation
Explain the importance of planning and evaluating performance.
What You're Signing Up For
This course offers a hands-on overview of the types of financial information available to businesses and how to use them for decision-making. Students will learn the importance of profit, liquidity, and cash flow, how to plan and evaluate performance, apply investment appraisal techniques, and use financial statements to interpret business results.
Course Content
- Financial information for business decision-making
- Importance of profit, cash flow and liquidity
- Planning and evaluating business performance
- Investment appraisal techniques
- Financial statement analysis and interpretation
What you need to know first
Restriction: Financial Information for Busi, ACCT-103 or ACCT-103R
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Finance
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level financial and business roles
Roles in business administration
Support roles in accounting and finance