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London (UK) Office
22 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 7BG, UK
Istanbul (Turkey) Office
19 Mayıs Mahallesi, 19 Mayis Street No 2 Sisli
This course offers a deep, practical understanding of key financial statements—balance sheet, profit & loss (P&L), and income statement—and all related terminology. Designed for professionals without a strong finance background, the course demystifies financial documents, empowers attendees to interpret figures confidently, and supports better business decision-making through financial insight.
Understand the structure, function, and interconnections between financial statements
Define and use key financial terms accurately
Analyze company performance through financial ratios and statements
Identify red flags in financial reports
Translate financial insights into business strategy
Lectures and Expert Insights: Leading industry experts will share their insights and best practices.
Case Studies: Analyze real-world talent acquisition challenges and solutions.
Group Discussions: Engage in meaningful discussions and share experiences with peers.
Role-Playing and Simulations: Practice recruitment scenarios to enhance skills.
Hands-on Workshops: Gain practical experience in using recruitment tools and techniques.
Sharper, data-driven business decisions
Cross-departmental financial alignment
Reduced dependency on finance teams for basic reporting
Empowered managers and staff
Financial fluency and enhanced credibility
Confidence in reviewing and questioning financial data
A step toward leadership roles and strategic involvement
Improved budgeting and cost-control skills
Mid-level professionals in non-financial roles
Entrepreneurs and small business owners
Department managers and team leads
Junior finance staff
High-Level Supervisors integral to the decision-making method
Non-Financial Business Professionals managing who has been promoted to financial positions
What are financial statements and why they matter
Overview of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow Statement
Users of financial statements (internal & external)
Key accounting principles (accruals, matching, going concern)
IFRS vs. GAAP: Basic differences
Structure: Assets, Liabilities, Equity
Fixed vs. Current assets, short-term vs. long-term liabilities
Working capital and liquidity concepts
Common balance sheet ratios
Reading and interpreting a real-life balance sheet
Structure: Revenue, COGS, Gross Profit, Operating Income, Net Profit
Operating vs. non-operating income
EBITDA and EBIT explained
Margins and profitability indicators
Sample P&L
Definitions: depreciation, amortization, provisions, accruals
Ratio analysis: liquidity, profitability, solvency, and efficiency
Interpreting trends: vertical and horizontal analysis
Red flags and financial warning signs
Ratio calculation and interpretation
Purpose and components of the cash flow statement
Operating, investing, and financing cash flows
Linking the 3 statements: how changes in one affect the others
Cash vs. profit: why a company can be profitable but still run out of cash
Budgeting and variance analysis
Forecasting basics and using financial models
Analyze and present financials for a fictional company
How to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
