Every person at some point in their career will need to interpret, discuss, or report on economics, so developing financial knowledge is crucial for personal success.

It is for this reason that GABM offers a suite of Finance short courses designed to provide the fundamental knowledge that every manager needs to make decisions based on the best available financial data. Covering everything from knowing the difference between profit and revenue through to managing budgets and recording expenses, these programs will give you the skills you need to operate effectively as you advance through the management ranks.

Finance for Non-Finance Managers

Overview

Managers and leaders who have an understanding of their organisation’s financial position feel more confident in their business decision-making. This online short course offers a practical guide to analyzing financial data and understanding the implications of financial performance. It introduces all aspects of financial management from planning through to budget review and reporting on financial outcomes.

Who should attend?

If you’re a manager with responsibility for planning, managing and reporting on budgets and financial indicators, or you wish to deepen your knowledge of business finance, this is the ideal course for you.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:

Analyse previous financial data to establish areas which have generated a profit or loss and establish critical initiatives that will require resources in the next financial cycle
Use previous financial data to determine allocations for resources, make informed estimates of new items for inclusion and prepare budgets in accordance with statutory requirements
Ensure the structure and format of financial reports are clear in order to identify significant issues and prepare recommendations to ensure the ongoing financial viability of our organisation

Modules

Basics terms to finance
Understand the importance of timing
Look closer at the balance sheet
Check revenue recognition
Understand how sales affect costs
Select the right types of budget

Course Duration :

1 month continuous access

Subject Area :

Finanace

Delivery Mode :

Online

Modules :

6 Modules

Indian Residents:

Rs.2,999

International:

49$

What’s included?

Up to 1 month continuous access to myGABM.
Downloadable course notes.
Downloadable tools and resources.

Please note:

the GABM online Short Courses are non-accredited and there is no assessment
The price above is Inclusive of all taxes.

Introduction to Accounting

Overview

The function of accounting in any organisation is to closely monitor the movement of funds in order to determine the financial health of a business and identify ways of increasing profitability. This short course covers the accounting requirements for Australian businesses, describes key accounting concepts and provides the basic skills required to interpret and report on financial activity.

Who should attend?

If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of accounting concepts and how to evaluate financial data, but don’t have an accounting or financial background, this is the ideal course for you.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:

Collect and analyse financial data to ensure consistency, quality and accuracy while identifying discrepancies, unusual features or queries
Correctly record income and expenditure to ensure compliance with statutory requirements while ensuring that statements take full advantage of available benefits
Provide recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of functions and prioritise significant issues in statements including comparative financial performances for review
Ensure the structure and format of reports are clear and conform to organisational and statutory requirements.

Modules

Financial accounting basics
The accounting process and cycle
Managerial and cost accounting
Cost behavior
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Liabilities

Course Duration :

1 month continuous access

Subject Area :

Finanace

Delivery Mode :

Online

Modules :

6 Modules

Indian Residents:

Rs.2,999

International:

49$

What’s included?

Up to 1 month continuous access to myGABM.
Downloadable course notes.
Downloadable tools and resources.

Please note:

the GABM online Short Courses are non-accredited and there is no assessment
The price above is Inclusive of all taxes.

Finance Fundamentals

Overview

Many people struggle with financial concepts. This course is designed to help you grasp the fundamentals of finance including how to interpret financial reports, recognize the impact of financial strategies and communicate with finance professionals. Develop your knowledge of and confidence in financial data so you can measure performance and make better decisions.

Who should attend?

If you don’t have a financial background and you simply want or need to develop an understanding of how to use financial data, this is the ideal course for you at this stage of your career.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:

Apply the fundamentals of financial management in the workplace
Understand the main accounting terms, including recognizing the difference between cash and accrual accounting
Interpret the main financial statements and make decisions that are in the financial interest of your organisation
Calculate the key financial ratios and understand the results so you can identify significant issues, prepare recommendations and apply strategies to improve cash flow

Modules

Financial accounting basics
The accounting process and cycle
The balance sheet
The income statement and retained earnings
The statement of cash flows
Working capital

Course Duration :

1 month continuous access

Subject Area :

Finance

Delivery Mode :

Online

Modules :

6 Modules

Indian Residents:

Rs.2,999

49$

What’s included?

Up to 1 month continuous access to myGABM.
Downloadable course notes.
Downloadable tools and resources.

Please note:

the GABM online Short Courses are non-accredited and there is no assessment
The price above is Inclusive of all taxes.

Understanding Finance

Overview

With every organisations’ existence hinging on it’s ability to ensure cash flow, having a fundamental understanding of finance is essential. The Understanding Finance learning series unpacks the fundamentals of business finance. From preparing budgets to monitoring and reporting on financial performance, you’ll gain valuable insights in interpreting financial data, recognizing the impact of financial strategies, and communicating effectively with finance professionals.

Who should attend?

This course is built for anyone who oversees or works as part of a team for the completion of projects at their organisation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:

Determine the focus, purpose and desired outcomes of workplace projects
Engage with stakeholders for insight, input, and buy-in
Determine project scope and resourcing requirements
Develop and implement the project schedule
Work with project team members to keep the project on track
Monitor and report project performance to stakeholders
Establish and implement change control processes
Evaluate and report on project outcomes

Modules

Financial statement analysis
Budgeting and responsibility accounting
Time value of money : the math of finance
Bond and stock evaluation
Cost of capital
Capital budgeting cash flows

Course Duration :

1 month continuous access

Subject Area :

Finance

Delivery Mode :

Online

Modules :

6 Modules

Indian Residents:

Rs.2,999

International:

49$

What’s included?

Up to 1 month continuous access to myGABM.
Downloadable course notes.
Downloadable tools and resources.

Please note:

the GABM online Short Courses are non-accredited and there is no assessment
The price above is Inclusive of all taxes.