Executive Education

Accounting And Finance For Non-Finance Managers

Make smart finance decisions without a finance background. Empower your decision-making with financial literacy. This course simplifies financial principles, enabling non-finance professionals to make sound business choices.
This programme is ideal for managers, team leads, entrepreneurs, and professionals without a finance background who make operational or strategic decisions. It also benefits anyone who wants to understand financial information and communicate confidently with finance teams.
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus
Programme Date
May 4, 2026 (5 days)

Programme Fee

₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus

Programme Date

May 4, 2026 (5 days)
Hybrid Programme
LBS Campus
Programme Fee
850,000

Programme Overview

Every great leader needs to understand the numbers behind their organization’s success.
The Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Managers Program is designed to help senior leaders, managers, and business owners make confident financial decisions that drive value and performance, without needing an accounting degree.

This practical program breaks down complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights. You’ll learn how to interpret financial statements, analyze reports, and use data to guide strategy, control costs, and improve profitability.

Key Learning Outcomes
Participants walk away with the ability to read and interpret financial statements, manage budgets more effectively, and understand the financial impact of their decisions.
They’ll gain confidence in discussing numbers, analysing performance, and contributing to strategy with clearer insight.
Become stronger leaders capable of making smarter business decisions grounded in financial understanding.
Hybrid Programme
Programme Date
May 4, 2026 (5 days)
Programme Fee
₦850,000 (Excluding VAT)
Foundations of Financial and Management Accounting
  • Introduction to financial accounting principles and concepts.

  • Understanding accounting cycles, systems, and regulatory frameworks.

  • Foundations of cost and management accounting.

  • Role of accounting in business decision-making.

Corporate Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Corporate financial accounting standards and practices.

  • Preparation and presentation of financial statements.

  • Understanding IFRS and other reporting requirements.

  • Business and financial statement reporting processes.

Revenue, Cost, and Strategic Management
  • Strategic revenue management principles and tools.

  • Cost analysis, allocation, and cost control techniques.

  • Break-even analysis and profitability management.

Budgeting, Financial Planning, and Control
  • Principles of budgeting and resource allocation.

  • Types of budgets and their applications (operational, capital, cash budgets).

  • Forecasting techniques and long-term financial planning.

  • Performance measurement and variance analysis.

Corporate Financial, Working Capital & Treasury Management
  • Fundamentals of corporate financial management.

  • Managing capital structure and investment decisions.

  • Working capital management strategies for liquidity and operational efficiency.

  • Treasury management functions: cash management, risk management, and funding.

Akintola Owolabi is a Professor of Cost and Management Accounting at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria. He started his career with the audit unit of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and later moved on to the University of Ilorin, where he was a Senior Lecturer. He serves on the editorial board of ICAN Journal of Accounting and Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the quality and standards of accounting in Nigeria in line with global standards. Professor Akintola is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI).

The Admission Process

Begin your path to professional and personal growth with our straightforward enrollment process.

1. Click on the Apply Now button.

2. Select the number of participants to enroll on the programme and then fill in your detials.

3. Request for an invoice or make an instant payment via our secured payment gateway.

4. Upon confirmation of payment, a programme manager will get in touch with you at least three days before the programme commences.

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