• Finance fundamentals
• Business performance
• Financial mindset
Finance Made Visual
Duration
12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 29 January 2027 and 2, 4 & 8 February 2027
Location
CIS, USJ Beirut
Schedule
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructors
Elie Selfany
Course Description
CFP-USJ is pleased to announce the launch of Finance Made Visual - Finance for Non-Finance Professionals, a 27-hour executive program designed for managers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers seeking to strengthen their financial understanding without a background in finance or accounting.
Through visual explanations, practical exercises, and real-life business cases, participants will learn to interpret financial statements, understand budgeting and forecasting, analyze cash flow and costs, and apply financial thinking to make smarter, more informed business decisions.
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Learning Outcomes
• Understand key financial concepts. • Recognize the role of finance in business. • Link operations to financial performance.
• Read income statements and balance sheets. • Understand cash flow statements. • Interpret financial information.
• Prepare basic budgets. • Understand financial forecasts. • Support planning and control.
• Calculate basic financial ratios. • Evaluate company performance. • Assess financial health using key indicators.
• Understand working capital. • Analyze cash flow needs. • Improve financial control.
• Understand cost structures. • Identify break-even points. • Evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.
• Understand investment decisions. • Assess financial implications. • Apply financial tools to evaluate opportunities.
• Link financial data to business strategy. • Make data-driven decisions. • Apply financial thinking to planning and performance.
Modules
Module 1 : Introduction to Finance
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Module 2 : Understanding Financial Statements
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• Income statements
• Balance sheets
• Cash flow statements
Module 3 : Budgeting & Forecasting
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• Budget preparation
• Forecasting
• Financial planning
Module 4 : Financial Ratios
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• Financial indicators
• Performance analysis
• Financial health
Module 5 : Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
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• Working capital
• Cash flow
• Liquidity
Module 6 : Break-Even & Cost Analysis
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• Cost analysis
• Break-even point
• Profitability
Module 7 : Capital Investment Decisions
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• Capital investment
• Financial evaluation
• Decision-making
Module 8 : Integrating Financial Thinking into Business Strategy
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• Strategic planning
• Business decisions
• Performance improvement
Meet Our Instructors
Learn from industry experts and academic leaders who bring real-world experience to the classroom.