Do financial statements and accounting terminology seem like a completely foreign language to you?
The Chamber is excited to announce the introduction of the Finance for Non-Finance People Course. The course will be commencing in November and facilitated by Joe Bagnato a CPA with over 35 years of accounting experience. Joe has worked in numerous industries and business sectors across Australia, both in the private and public sectors offering invaluable insights and practical guidance.
With extensive experience in management and financial accounting, financial reporting, systems improvements, and process re-engineering, Joe has worked with numerous organisations to assist them in increasing productivity, reducing costs and increasing profits.
Joe is a seasoned expert who has dedicated his career to simplifying complex financial concepts. His passion lies in empowering professionals, regardless of their background, to confidently navigate financial information and make informed decisions.
Joe is an energetic and informative trainer whose countless real-life examples make the learning process easy to understand, meaningful and fun. Using clear, straightforward language and practical relatable examples, Joe’s teaching philosophy is to “learn by example”.
Workshops are interactive and engaging with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and participate in class discussion.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is suitable for anyone wanting to improve their financial literacy including Managers, Team Leaders, Business Owners, Office Managers, Bookkeepers, Operational Staff and Departments Heads.
Why you should you attend this workshop?
1. Gain Practical Financial Skills
The Finance for Non-Finance People course is designed to demystify financial jargon and concepts, and you will learn how to read financial statements, understand key financial metrics, and apply this knowledge to your day-to-day decision-making. Understanding finance is crucial for making informed business decisions. This course will equip you with the necessary tools to assess financial risks, forecast financial performance, and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions.
2. Improve Your Decision-making
Understanding finance is crucial for making informed business decisions. This workshop will equip you with the tools to assist you in assessing financial risks, forecast financial performance, and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions.
3. Tailored for Non-Finance Professionals
There is no need for you have any previous accounting or finance experience to attend this course. This workshop is specifically tailored for professionals who do not have a financial background. Joe uses clear, straightforward language and practical examples, ensuring that everyone can grasp the concepts being taught.
4. Interactive and Engaging Format
Joe’s teaching style is interactive and engaging, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, participate in discussions, and work through real-world examples. You’ll leave the workshop with newfound confidence in your ability to understand and use financial information.
What you will learn in the workshop?
In this workshop you will learn:
• How to interpret key finance terminology and jargon.
• Accounting concepts such as accrual accounting and depreciation
• How to read and interpret financial statements.
• How to use various financial analysis tools to evaluate business performance
• Applying cost concepts and budget forecasting techniques to plan and develop budgets.
• Calculating the breakeven point and using other financial evaluation techniques
• The importance of cash flow management
• Building a business case for capital expenditure proposals
• How you can make better data-driven business decisions
Empower yourself with the financial knowledge you need to succeed in today’s business world by taking the first step towards financial confidence.
