Finance for the Non-Financial Manager

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1 FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Finance for the Non-Financial Manager March 19, 2014 September 18, 2014 The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan Broad College of Business Executive Development Programs

2 Key Learning Outcomes: Understand financial reports Interpret data from financial documents Understand the sources and uses of capital Appreciate the difference between cash flow and profitability Make better business decisions based on financial planning and analysis Communicate with financial executives in your organization See the big picture of your organization Understand directives given by your CFO Grasp why decisions are made by the CFO and CEO Who Should Attend: Junior to mid-level managers who work with financial information and need to better understand and interpret financial documents would benefit from attending this program. Non-financial managers from any functional areas and all industries will find this program highly beneficial to improving their overall ability to read and interpret financial data. No prior knowledge of finance or accounting needed. Price/Registration: $995 full tuition (includes materials, meals and certificate of completion) $875 early bird registration (available when registration and payment are received one month prior to program start date) To register contact Kristin St. Marie at (517) or (800) or go online at Location The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development is located at Michigan State University. The overall complex consists of the Henry Center, Candlewood Suites (an extended-stay hotel), the University Club (a private dining and recreational club), a fitness center/spa, and an on-site 18 hole championship golf course. The Henry Center is a world-class executive education and corporate learning facility specifically designed to complement the learning objectives of this seminar.

3 Why MSU Executive Education? Learn Invest in yourself Access leading research of MSU faculty Enhance your knowledge/skills Reflect Improve your performance Learn how to apply new processes to resolve business problems Gain control of your day Change Grow your organization Become more strategic Enhance productivity and profitability Improve your financial decisions impact your performance Program Introduction: This one-day program is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in how to use and interpret financial data. Through the use of lectures and exercises the participants will be introduced to and gain an understanding of standard techniques of practical financial management. These techniques are then used in a case setting to identify issues and factors to help improve decision-making.

4 Faculty Instructor: Charles Hadlock, PhD, A.J. Pasant Professor of Finance, Broad College of Business Schedule: 8:30 8:45 a.m. Welcome & Introduction 8:45 10:45 a.m. Corporate Goals and Financial Performance Become familiar with how financial markets function Understand the sources and uses of financial capital Overview of the costs of funds 10:45 12:00 p.m. Financial Reporting 12:00 1:00 p.m. Lunch Interpreting and using financial terminology Understanding measures of profitability and financial health 1:00 3:00 p.m. Financial Markets Overview of financial markets Risk and return: implications for corporate decisions Large strategic financial decisions 3:00 5:00 p.m. Financial Analysis Hands on integrative case study to apply concepts Group discussion Final thoughts and insights Program content is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. For more information, go to:

5 Participating companies from recent years* American Autocoat American Axle Mfg. Amway Avon Gear Company BBK Beta Steel Blue Cross Blue Shield Brembo North America Bridgestone Brooks Ekstrom Dawn Foods Delphi Delta Engineering Plastics Dokka Fasteners Dowding Industries DTE Energy Emergency Care Specialists Ficosa North America FinCor Holdings Fisher-Price/Mattel Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners GreenStone Farm Credit Services Henkel Japan Herman Miller IHS Global Inc. International Automotive Components Irvin Automotive Jackson National Life Johnson Controls Karl Schmidt Unisia Kellogg Company Kent Power Lansing Psychological Assoc. MacSteel MASCO Meritor Microsoft North Michigan Neurology Origami Brain Injury Rehab Center Peckham Powers Distributing Pratt & Whitney Pro-Tech Equipment Ryder Save-A-Lot Spartan Motors Takata Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Union Pacific Railroad Vita Plus Wolverine Building Zeeland Farm Services *partial listing Comments from seminar participants: Professor Hadlock did an excellent job maintaining energy and interest in material that can be immensely challenging. Professor Hadlock showed great energy and made the session interesting. Dr. Hadlock is an awesome professor, he s very passionate about finance and knows the subject well.

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