Mini MBA – Accounting and Finance Training

Courses Syllabus

Delivery Mode: In-person (Interactive Workshops, Case Studies, Group Work,
Assessments)

Intorduction

Master essential financial skills in just two weeks with our in-person Mini MBA – Accounting and Finance Training. Designed for non-finance professionals and business leaders alike, this intensive programme blends interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and practical tools to build your confidence in financial decision-making.

From analyzing financial statements to aligning finance with strategic goals, you’ll gain hands-on experience with budgeting, nvestment appraisal, and risk management. Delivered by industry experts, this training prepares you to speak the language of finance and drive smarter business performance.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and analyze financial statements.
• Apply financial tools for decision-making.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Understand corporate finance fundamentals.
• Align financial strategy with overall business goals.
• Communicate effectively with finance professionals and stakeholders.

Content

Week 1: Accounting Fundamentals & Financial Analysis

Day One – Monday

Introduction to Financial & Managerial Accounting

• Principles of accounting
• Difference between financial and managerial accounting
• Overview of accounting standards (IFRS & GAAP)

Day Two – Tuesday

Financial Statements Deep Dive

• Income Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statement
• Interpreting relationships between statements

Day Three – Wednesday

Ratio Analysis & Key Financial Metrics

• Liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios
• Working capital management
• Financial health indicators

Day Four – Thursday

Managerial Accounting Tools

• Cost behavior and break-even analysis
• Marginal costing vs. absorption costing
• Activity-based costing (ABC)

Day Five – Friday

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Types of budgets (operational, capital, zero-based)
• Rolling forecasts
• Variance analysis
• Hands-on budgeting exercise

Week 2: Financial Strategy, Planning, and Investment

Day Six – Monday

Corporate Finance Essentials

• Capital structure and funding sources
• Time value of money
• Cost of capital
• Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

Day Seven – Tuesday

Investment Appraisal & Decision-Making

• Net Present Value (NPV)
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Payback and Profitability Index
• Risk and sensitivity analysis

Day Eight – Wednesday

Financial Planning & Strategic Alignment

• Linking finance to business strategy
• Financial KPIs for strategic control
• Role of the CFO and finance business partner

Day Nine – Thursday

Financial Risk Management & Governance

• Identifying and managing financial risks
• Internal controls and audit
• Financial ethics and regulatory compliance

Day Ten – Friday

Final Presentations & Capstone Workshop

• Group presentations of financial strategy projects
• Peer feedback and trainer review
• Graduation ceremony and certificate distribution

Training Methods:

• Real-world case studies (Harvard Business School-style)
• Group activities and peer learning
• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Practical exercises with Excel and financial tools
• Pre- and post-assessment

Who Should Attend?

Non-finance professionals seeking a solid financial foundation

• Middle to senior managers
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Project and operations managers
• Professionals transitioning into finance roles

Certification

Participants will receive a Mini MBA – Accounting and Finance Certificate of Completion
from London Business Training Academy.