Overview:

This training is your opportunity to eliminate that uncertainty.

By the end of the session, you'll no longer feel like a bystander in financial conversations. You'll gain a clear understanding of how to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. You'll understand what the numbers truly mean and what they don't. Whether you're trying to get buy-in for a new project or simply trying to understand how your department contributes to the company's success, this session will give you the tools to participate more effectively and confidently in financial discussions.

Take the guesswork out of financial analysis. Don't let another quarter go by feeling in the dark about your company's numbers. Join us and turn your fear into financial fluency.

Why should you Attend: Have you ever sat through a meeting where financial figures were discussed and felt completely lost? Do terms like "EBITDA," "working capital," or "cash flow from operations" sound foreign to you? You're not alone. Many professionals who excel in their roles still struggle to understand the financial aspects of the business. This lack of understanding can hinder career progression, limit your ability to make data-driven decisions, and reduce your confidence when working with financial teams or senior leadership.

Without a grasp of how your work affects the bottom line, you might miss opportunities to identify cost savings, justify your team's resource needs, or participate effectively in budget discussions. Worse still, not understanding financial red flags can lead to uninformed decisions that negatively impact your organization's financial health.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• The purpose and components of financial statements
• How to read and interpret an Income Statement
• Understanding revenues, cost of goods sold, gross profit, and net income
• How to read a Balance Sheet: assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity
• Key ratios and what they reveal about financial health
• How to read a Cash Flow Statement and assess liquidity
• The difference between cash flow and profit

Who Will Benefit:

• Anyone that works in a Financial Institution