Finance for Non-Finance Managers and Executives

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Course Information

Business performance today depends on the day-to-day decisions of managers at the operational and project level. Managers should also understand the financial aspects of business performance to make decisions that will maximize the organization’s value. This course will provide non-financial managers and executives with knowledge in financial reporting, costing and the ‘know-how’ of financial management tools. 

The course will use a revolutionary and highly customizable business simulation where all participants manage the company independently or in teams. The objective is to operate a business by monitoring revenue, profitability, market share, brand value, equity, and more.

Course Objectives

At the end of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Read and utilise Financial Statements in making decisions
• Understand principles of finance and costing.
• Understand corporate financial goals
• Analyse and interpret financial data
• Apply various financial tools for capital project evaluation

Who Should Attend?

Managers, supervisors and staff from any function including finance who need to improve their understanding and usage of financial information as well as interpret the financial results.

Course Trainer: Dr Lok Char Lee

Dr Lok Char Lee, PhD, a financial consultant specializing in business reporting, cost management, and information systems, is a chartered accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and a Fellow of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM). With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Lok acquired accounting and finance expertise as a statutory auditor and tax consultant in various local and international firms. Holding a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons), a Master of Science in Information Technology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Corporate Governance, he is also a senior lecturer at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in financial reporting, accounting and finance analytics, and corporate governance. Dr. Lok has more than 22 years of experience providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs and has trained individuals at various levels in cost management, business reporting, corporate finance, taxation, and budgeting. He is an examiner and reviewer for professional papers, has co-authored accounting and auditing books, and presented research papers at local and international conferences.