Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Financial Management

Fundamentals of Budgeting

The Balance Sheet

The Income Statement

The Cash Flow Statement

Lesson Summary

This module provides the learner with an introduction to the subject of financial management. The key objectives of financial management and the role of financial managers shall be discussed. A detailed explanation of the budgeting process shall be provided. Key financial reports including the periodic financial statements will also be analysed.

Statement of Stakeholder's Equity

Analysing and Interpreting Financial Statements

Inter-relationship Between Financial Statements

International Aspects of Financial Management

This module starts off with an explanation of the statement of shareholders' equity. The crucial skill required to interpret financial statements shall be discussed and key financial ratios identified. The inter-relationship between the various financial statements will be analyzed. Finally, the internationalization of businesses shall be explained

Basics of Financial Management - Course assessment

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Basics of Financial Management

Are you looking to develop a career in the field of financial management? Do you want to study the trends and calculations used to measure a company's performance? Then this finance course is the perfect opportunity. We introduce you to the basics of financial management, a solid foundation for you to build on. Then we guide you through it all, from budgets and ratio analysis to risk management, to prepare you for the next stage of your career.

Fundamentals of Financial Management

Financial Planning and Forecasting

Investment Decision-Making

Financing and Capital Structure

This module equips business managers with essential financial management skills, focusing on financial analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management. Through practical examples, you will gain the knowledge to make strategic financial decisions, optimise resources, and drive sustainable growth within your organisations.

Financial Management for Business Managers - Course Assessment

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Financial Management for Business Managers

This course teaches you how to interpret financial statements, use financial ratios, and apply the principles of the time value of money in business. Other key topics covered include budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management. Learn how to strategically plan and manage finances effectively by using essential calculations, such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).

Introduction

Accounting Equation and Terminology

Accounting Assumptions, Standards, and Principles

Accounting Systems and Preparation of Reports

Balance Day Adjustments in the General Journal and Ledger

This accounting module dives into the terminology employed in financial circles, the principles used in basic accounting and the systems put in place to ensure financial control is maintained. The accounting course explores the main financial statements including the profit and loss account, the balance sheet and the everyday adjustments that have to be made.

Fundamentals of Accounting - Assessment

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Fundamentals of Accounting

This free online course, updated in 2025, will guide you through the fundamentals of accounting in a clear and step-by-step manner. By the end of the course, you will have a much stronger understanding of the main financial statements used in accounting systems, including the profit and loss account and the balance sheet. The course will also guide you through important accounting terminology and principles. Get started today.

The Purpose of Financial Statement & Accounting Ratio Analysis

Methods of Financial Statement Analysis & Performance Ratios

Activity Ratios, Liquidity Ratios, and Working Capital

Investor, Dividend, and Return on Capital Ratios

This module investigates the theories that enable value-adding analytical questions to be asked and answered using the most appropriate methods. Learners explore the purpose of financial information analysis and develop an understanding of the framework employed in an analytical strategy.

Financial Statement Analysis - Course Assessment

This free online accounting course explains how to use financial statement analysis to improve decision-making.

Financial Statement Analysis: Accounting Ratios & Analytical Strategy

This course on financial statement analysis provides an overview of financial accounting ratios and financial statement analysis theory that analysts and accountants use in financial analysis and management. We help you to develop a technical understanding of financial accounting ratio analysis. We also explain how to navigate published financial statements of an organisation to extract the information you need to make smart financial decisions.

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