Finance
Lite for Retail/Wholesale Companies
This
popular program is a lively and engaging introduction
to the major financial statements and how each employee
impacts them.
Finance Lite for Retail/Wholesale Companies also discusses
how the retail and wholesale industries differ from other
companies and how those differences are reflected on
the financial statements.

How
Your Company Will Benefit
After
completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Give
an overview of how retail/wholesale companies make
money
- Explain
how the financial statement records flows of resources
into and out of your company
- Describe
shareholder value and why it is important
- Discuss
their role in improving your company’s profitability
- Create
an action list to improve their efficiency and productivity
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Key
Topics Covered
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The Three Fundamental Financial Questions
An
Introduction to Double-Entry Accounting
Using the Balance Sheet
Understanding How You Impact the Income Statement
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Importance of Equity and Shareholder Value
Why Companies Must Make Money
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Finance
for Non-Financial Retail/Wholesale Professionals

An
introduction to the practical financial principles every
professional needs to know to improve the bottom-line
impact of operational decisions.
How
Your Company Will Benefit
After
completing this course, participants will be able to:
- View
their job responsibilities in terms of financial
added value
- Perform
cost-justification analyzes before making spending decisions
- Communicate
effectively with financial management and staff
- Manage
by numbers rather than by "feel"
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Key
Topics Covered
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Financial Statement Review
Understanding Cash Flow and the Cash Flow
Statement
Introduction to Working Capital
The Cost of Capital
Making Capital Investment Decisions
Key Ratios for the Hospitality Industry
Financial
Leverage in the Hospitality Industry
Four
Key Factors in Hospitality Profitability
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