Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements

Course Overview

The aim of this half-day course is to offer practical experience in reading financial statements enabling relevant interpretation and evaluation to enhance business decision-making. It is intended for those who are involved in making decisions which are influenced by or affect the financials.

CPD Value 3 Hours

Course Locations

Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) London
Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) Manchester
Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) Nottingham
Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) Birmingham
Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) Bristol
Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) Edinburgh
Masterclass in Interpreting Financial Statements - Half Day (pm) Leeds

This course qualifies for Continuous Professional Development hours. Learn more about CPD

Timetable

13:20 - 13:30 Introduction & Course Objectives

13:30 - 14.15 Accounting issues and interpreting the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet

14:15 - 14:45 Using the financial measurements – practical applications

14:45 -15:00 Coffee break

15:00 - 15:30 Understanding cash flow and its relationship to profit

15:30 - 16:00 Costing, pricing, break-even

16:00 – 16:45 Investment appraisal – discounted cash flow

16:45 -Summary & Action Plans Agreed

Benefits

An understanding of the purpose, content and use of financial statements and reports.
The application of ratios and other evaluation techniques.
An understanding of the processes of costing and pricing.
An appreciation of profit and cash flow and the implications.
An introduction to investment appraisal.