Finance for non-financial and basic/advanced accounting

Understand the numbers, manage resources, and make smarter decisions,
even without a financial background.

The courses Finance for Non-Financial Professionals and Basic and Advanced Accounting are grouped in this sheet because they offer a complementary approach to understanding business numbers. They are useful for anyone who needs to read, interpret, or manage financial data and wants to make more informed decisions, even without a specialist background.

1 - Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

This course is designed for non-financial professionals who want to understand the basics of company financials. Topics include the balance sheet, key financial indicators, cash flow management, budgeting, and break-even analysis.

When to take this course

Difficulty understanding financial reports or communicating with the controller.
Lack of financial awareness when managing projects or teams.
Interest in taking on more responsibility with cross-functional skills.

Key topics covered

• Introduction to the balance sheet.
• Financial indicators and economic analysis.
• Cash flow management.
• Budgeting and financial planning.
• Break-even analysis.
• Decision-making based on cash flow.

Successful applications in companies

- A small manufacturing company used break-even analysis to determine the minimum production needed to cover fixed costs. This allowed them to reduce waste and increase profitability by only scaling production when it was financially advantageous.
- A tech company implemented a financial reporting system that combined accounting data with cash flow, enabling non-financial managers to make more informed decisions.
- A commercial enterprise adopted a cash flow forecasting system that optimized supplier payments and customer credit, allowing investment in new initiatives without compromising liquidity.

2 - Basic and Advanced Accounting

This course provides technical skills for managing accounting entries, identifying and classifying business events, preparing journals, and handling VAT, receivables, payables, and depreciation. The advanced section covers the balance sheet, accruals, deferrals, and margin analysis.

When to take this course

Frequent errors in accounting entries or VAT management.
Excessive reliance on external consultants.
Goal to strengthen autonomy in administrative and financial flows.

Key topics covered

• Basic entries and journal preparation.
• VAT management.
• Credit and debit control.
• Depreciation and accruals.
• Balance sheet and financial analysis.
• International accounting standards IAS/IFRS.

Successful applications in companies

- A local company implemented an automated VAT system, reducing errors and improving the timeliness of tax submissions.
- A manufacturing firm introduced accurate monitoring of receivables and payables, reducing the collection cycle and improving liquidity management.
- An international trading company adopted IAS/IFRS standards, improving financial transparency, communication with investors, and global compliance.

Understand and manage your business numbers: solid decisions are built on clear data.

Like the nautilus shell, financial management reveals the golden ratio of business: a precise balance that grows while keeping its shape.
It’s silent, consistent, and timeless: a structure that lets decisions flow and gives continuity to strategy.