Showing comprehension of managerial finance concepts, interpreting financial statements, and creating financial forecasts. Drafting budgets aligned with the operational plans of the unit and overseeing the financial management of a unit in accordance with specified requirements.

This unit standard is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second-level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them. The qualifying learner is capable of demonstrating an understanding of the key concepts of managerial finance. Interpreting financial statements. Drafting financial forecasts. Drafting budgets according to the operational plans of the unit. Supervising the financial management of a unit against given requirements.

Course Content

  • 1 & 2 “What is finance?” and the basic elements of an income and expenditure statement
  • Unit 2 (cont’d): The basic elements of an income statement
  • 3. (incl. 3.1 & 3.2) Basic elements of a balance sheet
  • 3.3 (incl. 3.4 – 3.6) Basic elements of a balance sheet (cont’d.)
  • 3.7 Concept of an asset
  • 3.8 Concept of a liability
  • 3.9 (incl. 3.9.1) Comparing and evaluating balance sheets
  • 3.9.2 Ratios
  • 4. Compile a personal asset and liability statement
  • 5. (incl. 5.1-5.3) Making financial decisions using financial statements
  • 5.4 Cash flow and liquidity
  • 6. The accounting cycle
  • 7. Management reports and month-ends
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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