Finance for Non-Financial Employees: Introduction to Financial Statements

This module in the Business Skills bundle for non-financial accounting gives a brief introduction to financial statements. The 10 videos (each with a short quiz and supporting coursework sheets to download) will support non-financial employees to improve their understanding of financial statements.

  • Introduction to Financial Statements (1:34)
  • Overview of a Balance Sheet (1:44)
  • Liabilities (2:20)
  • Working Capital (1:38)
  • Income Statement (2:11)
  • Expenses (2:40)
  • Sales (1:28)
  • Financial Statement Analysis (1:32)
  • What is an Annual Report? (2:33)
  • Assets (3:27)
Finance for Non-Financial Employees Series

No finance background? No problem. We created this 34-part series of short videos to summarize business finance and accounting for any layperson. We take you through relevant finance topics like income statements, budgeting and even common accounting terms, just to name a few. Plus we do it in a fun way that doesn’t talk over your head, confuse you or put you to sleep.
Our view…….A punchy and visually engaging series of modules to introduce complex and daunting concepts and principles for those unfamiliar with terminology or using financial systems infrequently. The excellent chapter in this module on balance sheets explain with graphics and down to earth examples and language in just a few minutes this key system in accounting, valuable for busy employees and managers.
Recommended with Principles of Accounting in this series.

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