Finance Essentials for Business Leaders
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Module 1: Introduction to Finance5 Lessons
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Module 2: Financial Concepts and Principles5 Lessons
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Module 3: Financial Planning and Cash Flow Management5 Lessons
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Understanding the mechanics of financial planning process
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Building a cash flow budget and forecast to determine capital requirements
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Assessing potential sources of financing to support growth opportunities
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Managing cash flows throughout each financial year
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Monitoring business performance and managing outcomes
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Understanding the mechanics of financial planning process
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Module 4: Building Your Financial Model5 Lessons
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Defining the components of a financial model and its purpose
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Using Excel spreadsheets to develop a financial model
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Establishing key assumptions in building a financial model
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Applying valuation techniques to assess the value of your business
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Understanding the importance of scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
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Defining the components of a financial model and its purpose
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Module 5: The Financial Implications of Business Decisions5 Lessons
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Module 6: Interpreting Financial Data and Analyzing Performance5 Lessons
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Module 7: Managing Finance Through Your Business Life Cycle5 Lessons
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Module 8: The Requirements of a Modern-Day Finance Function5 Lessons
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Exploring the evolving role of finance in modern-day businesses
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Understanding the skills and competencies required in a modern-day finance team
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Identifying key areas where finance can provide value
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Applying technology to support finance functions
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Developing effective financial reporting structures and processes
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Exploring the evolving role of finance in modern-day businesses
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Module 9: Positioning Your Finance Team for Growth and Expansion5 Lessons
Module 5: The Financial Implications of Business Decisions
Dan Wells March 24, 2023
Making sound financial decisions is essential for a successful business. This module explores the role finance plays in helping you make informed choices that can help your company gain competitive advantage and reach its goals.
You will gain an understanding of the financial principles applied to decision-making processes, while also looking at how best to involve your finance team in key decisions. Additionally, you will learn about optimizing cash flows throughout business decisions and the role of financial forecasting when it comes to making informed choices.
By equipping yourself with the knowledge from this module, you can have the confidence to work with finance to make smart decisions that will give your business the best chance for a bright financial future.