9Days07Hrs15Mins47Secs
Jan 27 2025

Introduction to Financial Statements(Jan. 27-29) Virtual

  • 9:00am
  • National Banking College

Background

Lenders rely on the financial reports prepared by the managers of a business to present a fair and reliable picture of how the business has operated. An understanding of these financial reports is essential to evaluate the financial health and viability of commercial borrowers.

Programme Objectives

  • Appreciate the importance of accounting as a source of preparing financial statements.
  • Understand the key components of financial reports and what they represent i.e. Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows.
  • Appreciate the use of financial ratios as an important measure of business performance.
  • Use the financial statements as a “report card” on how well management is running the business.

Course Outline

Introduction to Accounting as source of information for preparing Financial Statements.
The basic accounting equation Information provided in Annual Financial Reports.
Introduction to financial statements: balance sheet, income statement and cash flows.
Introduction to financial ratios.
Preparation and Discussion of sample financial statements .

Target Group

  • Staff in the credit, sales, risk and other units with little or no understanding of accounting and financial statements.
  • Credit Analysts/ Relationship Officers/Managers
  • Credit Administrators
  • Legal Officers

CostGHC0.00

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