Understanding Annual Reports

This programme is part of a larger programme "Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers". Discover the full programme here!

Discover the story behind the numbers

An annual report gives a picture of the financial capability of your company. But how do you read the balance sheet? This programme tells you the story behind the numbers in the annual accounts. You learn to understand the balance sheet, profit-and-loss statement, cash flow overview and how to carry out a ratio-analysis. You become familiar with the most relevant essential concepts and put it into practice with real-life examples.

Want to learn how to use financial terminology and how to assess the health of your organisation via an interactive and professional approach? Come and join.

Upcoming Editions

Start: 02/03/2020

Venue(s): Vlerick Campus Ghent

Language: Dutch

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Start: 18/05/2020

Venue(s): Vlerick Campus Leuven

Language: Dutch

Enrol (Leuven)

Start: 28/09/2020

Venue(s): Vlerick Campus Brussels

Language: English

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Why this programme?

Why this programme?
  • You will play with key concepts in Accounting and Finance
  • You will master all the key concepts thanks to FAST©, our interactive simulation game
  • At last, you will be capable of subjecting the figures to a financial analysis

For whom?

For whom?
  • You want to acquire a thorough basic knowledge in interpreting the financial reporting of an organisation
  • Even though you don’t have any financial background, you are looking for a course on the fundamentals of financial management

Detailed programme

Detailed Programme

This 2-days programme covers 2 modules: module 1 explains the key financial concepts by using the FAST © simulation game. Module 2 focusses on the interpretation of Balance Sheets and Profit-and-Loss Accounts.

Practical info

Info

Type: Short Focused

Length: 2 days

Start: 02/03/2020

Language: Dutch or English

IAB certified

This programme entitles 12 PE points.

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