Finance for Everyone Training Course

Finance & Accounting · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

Finance Training Course for Everyone knowledge has become essential in today’s business environment, where financial awareness enhances decision-making across all roles and departments. Many professionals without a finance background may find financial reports, budgeting discussions, or performance assessments challenging.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key financial concepts, terminology, and their practical application
• Read, interpret, and analyse core financial statements
• Evaluate organisational performance using essential financial ratios
• Develop and manage budgets that align with operational goals
• Use financial tools to support strategic and operational decision-making

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for managers, team leaders, and department heads without formal finance training, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• Managers
• Team leaders
• Department heads without formal finance training
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners
• Professionals across all functions

Course Outline

Day 1 — Introduction to Finance and Key Concepts

• What is Finance? The role of finance in business
• Key financial terms and definitions
• Understanding the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity
• Differentiating between financial accounting and management accounting

Day 2 — Financial Statements Made Simple

• Overview of financial statements
• Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement): Understanding revenue, expenses, and profit
• Balance Sheet: Assets, liabilities, and equity
• Cash Flow Statement: Operating, investing, and financing activities

Day 3 — Financial Ratios and Performance Analysis

• Introduction to financial ratios
• Liquidity Ratios: Current ratio, quick ratio
• Profitability Ratios: Gross profit margin, net profit margin, return on equity (ROE)
• Efficiency Ratios: Inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover

Day 4 — Budgeting and Forecasting for Non-Finance Professionals

• The importance of budgeting in achieving business goals.
• Setting objectives
• Allocating resources
• Monitoring and controlling expenditures

Day 5 — Finance for Strategic Decision-Making

• Understanding cost structures: Fixed vs. variable costs
• Conducting cost-benefit analysis for decision-making
• Breakeven analysis: Identifying the point of profitability
• Basics of investment appraisal

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
11–15 October 2026	Doha, Qatar	Public	5 days	4,500
22–26 November 2026	Riyadh, KSA	Public	5 days	3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa finance and accounting courses cover?

The portfolio covers IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and IPSAS, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost and management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, internal controls and audit, and finance for non-finance managers.

Who should attend a finance and accounting course?

These courses suit accountants and financial analysts, finance managers and controllers, budgeting and planning staff, internal auditors, accounts payable and receivable teams, and non-financial managers who own a budget or read financial statements.

How long are finance and accounting courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa finance and accounting courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can finance and accounting training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa finance and accounting course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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