ACPM: Financial Management for Managers
Providing small business owners and top managers with financial management tools to help them make informed decisions and achieve strategic financial goals.
Course Participants Will:
1. Understand the fundamentals of finance and its importance for a business.
2. Master key financial management concepts.
3.Learn how to use accounting for decision-making.
4. Develop skills in analysing the company’s balance sheet, income, and expenses.
5. Explore principles of financial documentation management.
6. Become familiar with primary document requirements and their accounting.
7. Study financial metrics, cost calculation, and pricing systems.
8. Learn how to maintain budgets and assess profitability.
9. Master the concepts of break-even analysis and profitability.
10. Calculate the necessary volume of services for a profitable business.
11. Prepare and analyse the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L).
12. Assess solvency, financial stability, and business activity.
13. Practise efficient methods for working with electronic document management.
14. Learn to analyse management reports and disclose financial information.
Requirements for candidates
Completing the certification program does not require specific education or experience, but basic knowledge of management, economics, and finance will be an advantage.
Terms of study
7
hours
Auditorium hours
25
hours
Hours for self-study
32
hours
Total course duration
Training program
The Concept of Finance and Its Role in Business Operations
Lessons
- The Concept of Finance and Its Role in Business Operations
Accounting as the Foundation for Financial Management Decisions
Lessons
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Accounting as the Basis for Financial Management Decisions – Part 1
- Accounting as the Basis for Financial Management Decisions – Part 2
Documenting Business Transactions as the Basis of Accounting: Requirements and Workflow Organisation
Lessons
- Documenting Business Transactions
- Electronic Document Management
Balanced Scorecard for Sustainable Efficiency: Principles and Models of Pricing and Budgeting
Lessons
- Balanced Scorecard
The Concept of Break-even Analysis and Planning Financial Performance Indicators
.Lessons
- Break-even Analysis and Financial Performance Planning
Preparation and Analysis of the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L): Accrual vs. Cash Accounting Methods
Lessons
- Preparation and Analysis of the Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)
Analysing Business Performance and Financial Results (Case Study and Problem-Solving)
Lessons
- Business Performance and Financial Results Analysis
- Liquidity Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Inventory Turnover
Financial Manager’s Best Practices and Insights
Lessons
- Automation of Financial Analysis
- EBITDA Calculation
Integrated Reporting: Why Annual Reports Should Be Prepared by the Entire Management Team
.Lessons
- Integrated Reporting
Final Online Exam
TRAINING FORMAT AND METHODS
Remote learning, recorded video lessons posted on the LMS platform.
Practical classes and analysis of real situations from the industry
Register for a courseSkills after completing the program
Hard skills
- Ability to assess a company’s financial health based on key financial indicators.
- Budgeting, income, and expense control.
- Accounting knowledge, including VAT principles, accruals, and cash accounting methods.
- Preparation and management of financial documents, use of electronic document management.
- Calculation of break-even point, EBITDA, profitability, and liquidity.
- Determining the cost of services and products to ensure profitability.
- Evaluation of financial stability and efficient resource utilisation.
- Preparation and analysis of annual company reports.
Soft skills
- Analytical Thinking – Ability to process financial data quickly and make informed decisions.
- Strategic Planning – Understanding the long-term financial impact of business decisions.
- Time Management – Efficiently planning work with documents, budgets, and reports.
- Communication and Data Presentation – Ability to clearly explain financial metrics to colleagues and management.
- Flexibility and Adaptability – Ability to respond quickly to changes in the financial environment.
- Critical Thinking – Objective risk assessment and identifying optimal financial solutions.
Exam and certificate
The official ACPM exam is held monthly on a scheduled basis, online. Pre-registration is required to participate in the exam. The list of required documents and the exam registration form are available in the e-learning system.
The exam consists of 10 test questions and 4 tasks. The exam lasts 2 hours.
Passing score: 60.
The ACPM International Certificate exam is administered by administrators using a proctoring system (monitoring the student and their computer screen). Completed tasks are checked and evaluated by ACPM-accredited teachers.
Exam results are communicated to candidates by email 2 weeks after the exam. The international ACPM certificate is sent to the same email address within 2 months from the date of the results announcement in electronic form if the candidate scored 60 or more points.
More about ACPM certificatesPROVIDER INFORMATION
Financial Academy “Aktiv”
Financial Academy Aktiv is a Ukrainian company specializing in financial education and advanced training for financial professionals and top managers. We offer both individual and corporate training. Our academy is an accredited educational partner of international professional organizations ACCA, CIMA, and ACPM. We help specialists not only enhance their practical skills but also prepare for international diploma and certification exams. Additionally, we support the career development of our graduates.
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