Management Seminars

Financial Analysis for Strategic Decision Making:
Business Finance and Accounting

Instructor: Susan Hughes, Ph.D. — Bio
Date: February 26, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: UVM Campus - University Heights South Multipurpose Room
Fee: $399 single session fee

Seminar Description:

This seminar focuses on using financial analysis methods to recognize opportunities for business improvement and understand the relative significance of opportunities that come your way. Through case study methodology and small group discussion, the Instructor will focus on helping participants gain financial savvy by looking at appropriate data analysis methodology; identifying what questions to ask and what data to gather; and then using data to develop effective approaches to organizational problem solving.  

Benefits

• Learn smart, quick methods for using your financial data to improve future profits
• Practice applying valuable analytical tools to business decision making exercises
• Take-away tools for evaluating variables and tradeoffs so you can make savvy decisions in business transactions
• Learn how “What if” scenarios can help you anticipate and avoid pitfalls
• Recognize the interaction between strategic objectives and financial performance

Who Should Attend:

• Leaders, CEOs, Presidents
• Small Business owners
• Growing Leaders
• Senior Managers
• Advisors to Businesses
• Entrepreneurs

Workshop Format:
This in an interactive working that will provide a combination of strategy and practical application. Participants will have an opportunity to work with various case students and models and receive hands-on coaching through problem solving and decision making.