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Financial Fundamentals for Non-Financial Leaders

Ready to speak the language of business? Discover the meaning behind the numbers in just three days.

Elevate your financial expertise and drive organizational success. This immersive program equips participants with the skills to assess financial risks, interpret key metrics, unlock critical insights from financial disclosures, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Guided by two seasoned experts, you will engage in dynamic discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies designed to strengthen your financial acumen and strategic thinking. Whether you are looking to sharpen your understanding or bridge knowledge gaps, this program is your fast track to mastering essential financial strategies.
What You Will Learn

  • Develop skills to adopt a management perspective on key financial statement information and its application in decision-making, including capital budgeting.
  • Demonstrate an aptitude for understanding and appreciating the time value of money and the role of risk in financial valuation.
  • Acquire tools to effectively utilize financial information in support of organizational objectives, focusing on identifying and leveraging profitability and process improvement opportunities.

Who Should Attend

This program is recommended for participants at all levels. Participant backgrounds may include:

  • Current and rising leaders with budgetary responsibility who need to navigate the financial terms of the industry efficiently and effectively.
  • Marketing, operations, technology, and product-line managers ready to enrich their understanding of the language—and numbers—of business.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking a deeper grasp of business financials and an interpretation of key business terminology.

Continuing Education Credits

21 hour(s) of continuing education

2.1 CEUs

NOTE:
This program has limited seats so please register early. If the program session becomes full, you will be notified if you must be placed on the wait list.

Scheduled Dates
Tuesday, October 21 - Thursday, October 23 2025
Location
In Person

401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN

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Program at a Glance
Duration 3 Days
Program Fee $4,500

Cost includes tuition and instructional materials.

Format

In Person

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What Participants Say

“The best hands-on accounting concepts for the non-accounting manager I’ve ever attended!”



"Great background builder. Would highly recommend, especially to members just joining an executive management team."



"Great overall perspective for business management. You will gain knowledge on key factors to consider in any environment—both basic and in-depth principles in a clear, concise and usable manner."



Faculty

Berk Sensoy
Hans Stoll Chair, Professor of Finance

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Richard Willis
Associate Provost for Research and Innovation

Highly regarded by his students, Richard Willis has extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting and a distinguished body of scholarly research.

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