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Raja Natarajan, B.Com., PGDBA, FCA

Are you a Non Finance Executive struggling to understand Financial matters ? Are you interested in understanding accounting and financial matters revolving around Sales, Purchases, Asset Acquisitions, Fund raising, so you can take better decisions in your organisation?  Are you aware that Ignorance in Finance Management will turn out to be a costly affair and business may not even exist to repent about it? 

Then this course is for you - Finance for Non Finance Executives.

Why you should take this course?

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Are you a Non Finance Executive struggling to understand Financial matters ? Are you interested in understanding accounting and financial matters revolving around Sales, Purchases, Asset Acquisitions, Fund raising, so you can take better decisions in your organisation?  Are you aware that Ignorance in Finance Management will turn out to be a costly affair and business may not even exist to repent about it? 

Then this course is for you - Finance for Non Finance Executives.

Why you should take this course?

  • Every decision in an organization revolves around Finance. 

  • If you are an entrepreneur, its crucial that you have knowledge of Financial Matters to manage your business effectively.

  • If you are head of a department like Production / Purchases / Sales, etc and if you aspire to grow in your hierarchy, financial knowledge is must.  

What you will learn by taking this course?

By taking this course, you will be exposed to

Sec 1 - Why Finance for Non Finance Executives

Sec 2 - Financial Statements making process - uses and implications

Sec 3 -Financial Management Techniques for survival and growth

Sec 4 - Financial Analysis through Ratios

Sec 5 - Fund Flow Analysis  for analysing Survival / Failure / Growth of Business

Sec 6 - Cash Flow Analysis - Like Oxygen Movement

Sec 7 - More about Accounting - Be clear on all accounting terms

Sec 8 - Management Accounting - Overview

Sec 9 - Balance Sheet Reading Skills - Why it is important?

Sec 10 - Time Value of Money - Money has time value?

Sec 11 - How Business financing decisions should be taken?

Sec 12 - How cost structure influences profit?

Sec 13 - Types of Financing

Sec 14 - Capital Structuring Decisions for your Business

Sec 15 - What is Break Even and why it is very crucial?

Sec 16 - Bank Loan for Business - related aspects.

Sec 17 - How Bank's appraise Term Loans

Sec 18 - Why Working Capital Management is Important?

Sec 19 - How to prepare Project Report for Bank Loans

Sec 20 - How Investment Decisions should be taken?

Sec 21 - Overview of Cost Accounting

Sec 22 - On Demand Videos for clarifying doubts

Sec 23 - Overview of Auditing

How this course is structured?

This  course is structured in self paced learning style. Each and every section of this course is broken down as various micro lectures.  This  course is presented in simple language with examples. This course has  video lectures (with writings on Black / Green Board / Note book / Talking head, etc).  

What are the pre-requisites for taking this course?

You would require  good internet connection for interruption free learning process - You can approach this course with fresh mind.

How this course will benefit you?

This course will open up the logic behind need for 'Effective Finance Management for Organizational Betterment'.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Understand why accounts are prepared?
  • Understand what is financial management and how it is different from accounting?
  • Understand what are financial statements and how it is useful for decision making?
  • Understand why knowledge financial management is essential to grow up in the organisational chart?
  • Understand financial ratios and its implications in various decisions.
  • Understand what is working capital management

Syllabus

WHY FINANCE FOR NON FINANCE EXECUTIVES?
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In the section we are going to covered three topics :

1. Why everyone should know finance?

2. What is Accounting?

3. The difference between Accounting & Finance Management?

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - MAKING PROCESS - USES - IMPLICATIONS

Financial statements are reports prepared by a company's management to present the financial performance and position at a point in time. A general-purpose set of financial statements usually includes a balance sheet, income statements, statement of owner's equity, and statement of cash flows.

Income Statement and Balance Sheet
5 Difference between Income, Liability, Expense and Assets
4 Financial Statement Making Process
Sources and Uses of Funds
Profit and Cash
Quiz about Financial Statements
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES - FOR SURVIVAL AND GROWTH
Fundamentals of Finance Management
Cost of Capital Part 1
Cost of Capital Part 2
Liquidity Management
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS THROUGH RATIOS - WIDELY USED TOOL FOR UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS

Financial ratios are relationships determined from a company's financial information and used for comparison purposes. Examples include such often referred to measures as return on investment (ROI), return on assets (ROA), and debt-to-equity, to name just three.

Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Absolute Liquid Ratio
Basic Defense Interval Ratio
Quiz on Liquidiy Ratios

Capital structure refers to the degree of long term financing of a business concern as in the form of debentures, preference share capital and equity share capital including reserves and surplus. There should be a proper mix between debt capital and equity capital.

Capital Structure Ratios (Debt Ratio)
Capital Structure RAtios (Debt to Equity Ratio)
Coverage Ratios (DSCR)
Interest Coverage Ratio
Preference Dividend Coverage Ratio
Capital Gearing Ratio
Activity Ratios
Capital Turnover Ratio
Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio
Total Assets Turnover Ratio
Working Capital Turnover Ratio
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Inventory Holding Level
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Average Collection Period
Creditors Turnover Ratio
Average Payment Period
General Profitability Ratios
Gross Profit
Operating Ratio
Operating Profit Ratio
Expense Ratios
Net Profit Ratio
Overall Profitability Ratios
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
Return on Share Holders Funds
Return on Equity Share Holders Funds
Earnings Per Share
Cash Flow Earnings
Dividend Per Share
Dividend Pay Out Ratio
Dividend Yield Ratio
Illustration on Return on Equity Share holders Funds
Market Value Ratio
Earnings Yield Ratio
Price Earnings Ratio
Price to Cash Flow Ratio
Book Value to Market Value Per Share
FUND FLOW ANALYSIS - ANALYSES SURVIAL / FAILURE / GROWTH OF BUSINESS
Fund Flow Analsyis Introduction
Fund Flow Analysis Example
Uses of Fund Flow Statement
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS - IS LIKE OXYGEN MOVEMENT
Cash Flow-Introduction
Cash Flow- Activities
Cash Flow-Operating Activity
Cash Flow-Investing Activity
Cash Flow- Financing Activity
MORE ABOUT ACCOUNTING - BE CLEAR ON ALL ACCOUNTING TERMS
Need and Importance of Accounting
Book Keeping and objectives
Advantages of Book Keeping
Accounting and Objectives
Accounting Process
Accounting Cycle
Accountancy Accounting Book keeping
Relationship Between Accountancy, Accounting & Book Keeping
Difference Between Accounting & Book Keeping
Users of Accounting Information
Branches of Accounting
Transaction
Capital
Assets
Liabilities
Drawings
Debtors and Creditors
Purchase Sales and returns
Voucher and Invoice
Account
Double Entry System Introduction
Double Entry Features
Classification of Accounts
Eg for classification of accounts
Golden Rules of accounting
Introduction to Depreciation Accounting

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Finance for Non Finance Executives with these activities:
Review Basic Accounting Principles
Strengthen your understanding of fundamental accounting concepts. This will provide a solid base for grasping the financial concepts discussed in the course.
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  • Review key accounting terms and definitions.
  • Practice basic journal entries and financial statement preparation.
  • Work through sample accounting problems.
Review 'Accounting for Dummies'
Gain a foundational understanding of accounting principles. This book will help you better understand financial statements and terminology used in the course.
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  • Read the chapters on financial statements and key accounting concepts.
  • Work through the examples and practice problems.
  • Take notes on key takeaways.
Ratio Analysis Exercises
Reinforce your understanding of financial ratios. This will enable you to better analyze a company's financial performance and make informed decisions.
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  • Gather financial statements from publicly traded companies.
  • Calculate key financial ratios such as liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios.
  • Interpret the ratios and compare them to industry benchmarks.
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Create a Financial Glossary
Solidify your understanding of financial terms. This will help you communicate effectively with finance professionals and understand financial reports.
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  • Compile a list of key financial terms from the course materials.
  • Write clear and concise definitions for each term.
  • Organize the terms alphabetically and share with peers.
Analyze a Company's Financial Health
Apply your knowledge of financial analysis to a real-world scenario. This will help you develop critical thinking skills and make informed business decisions.
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  • Select a publicly traded company.
  • Gather the company's financial statements for the past three years.
  • Calculate key financial ratios and analyze trends.
  • Write a report summarizing the company's financial health and outlook.
Read 'Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs'
Expand your understanding of financial management from an entrepreneurial perspective. This book will help you make informed financial decisions for your business.
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  • Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
  • Apply the concepts to your own business or a hypothetical scenario.
  • Discuss the book with other entrepreneurs or business professionals.
Explore Advanced Excel for Financial Analysis
Enhance your financial analysis skills using Excel. This will allow you to perform more complex calculations and create insightful visualizations.
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  • Find online tutorials on advanced Excel functions for financial analysis.
  • Practice using functions like NPV, IRR, and XIRR.
  • Create financial models and dashboards using Excel.

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Learners who complete Finance for Non Finance Executives will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Finance for Non Finance Executives.
Provides a clear and concise overview of accounting principles. It is particularly helpful for non-finance professionals who need to understand the basics of financial statements and accounting terminology. It serves as a useful reference tool for understanding the fundamentals before diving into more complex financial analysis.
Is geared towards entrepreneurs and non-financial managers. It explains how to interpret financial statements and use financial data to make better business decisions. It is more valuable as additional reading to provide a broader perspective on financial management in an entrepreneurial context.

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