Finance Acumen for Effective Governance

The financial acumen for effective governance course demystifies financial concepts and principles for board members or directors without a finance background and is also a relevant continued professional development opportunity for those with a finance background. Participants will gain essential skills to understand financial statements, capital investing appraisal, and strategic financial decision making. Participation in this program will yield numerous benefits for corporate clients and board members, which include:

• Participants gain solid understanding of key financial concepts, terminology and principles enabling more meaningful board discussions.

• Improved financial decision-making at all levels of the organization.

• Effective risk management: the course equips participants with the skills to identify and assess financial risks, fostering a proactive approach to risk management and governance.

• Participants will gain enhanced understanding of financial data which will allow them to contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation, helping organisations to achieve their long-term goals.

• Gaining financial acumen boosts the confidence of non-financial directors, empowering them to participate actively in financial discussions and evaluations.

• The real-world case studies and exercises used in the program provide hands on experience, allowing participants to apply their learning to actual financial scenarios they may encounter.