Credit Training for Lenders and Analysts
Financial Accounting from the Banker's Perspective
Financial Accounting for Bankers presents the fundamentals of accounting, with a focus on the accounts that will be of most interest to a banker as a user of the financial statements. By learning how transactions are recorded and how the financial statements are put together, learners gain insights that will be critical in further developing their credit analysis skills.
Credit Training Curriculum:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of each financial statement
- Define line items and give examples of underlying transactions
- Determine how specific business activities impact the financial statements
- Calculate earnings, equity and cash flow for a business
- Use financial statements to identify questions and to interpret responses
- The characteristics of the financial accounting process
- Accounting principles used to prepare statements
- Asset, liability and equity accounts
- Income statement accounts
- Determining business cash flow
Module 1
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Module 2
Accounting for Income and Expenses
Module 3
Accounting for Assets
Module 4
Accounting for Liabilities and Equity
Module 5
The Financial Statements & Case Studies
Course Materials
Each set of participant materials includes:
- Complete explanations of concepts, examples, and exercises with answer keys
- Review sections at the end of each module, highlighting key concepts and providing self-testing opportunities
- Comprehensive case studies allowing the learner to practice each new skill throughout the course
In addition, an Administrator's Guide is available to benefit the manager, trainer or group leader. The Administrator's Guide includes:
- Pre- and post-tests with answer keys
- Instructions for assigning and administering the course as a self-study
- Suggestions and facilitation outlines for conducting the review and application sessions in a group setting
- Discussion points for review of the comprehensive cases
Target Audience
DELIVERY OPTIONS
This course is designed to be used as a self-study allowing learners to work independently and at their own pace, concentrating on the areas they need most. This approach is effective when there are only one or two learners at a time or when the learners are spread out geographically.
However, when multiple learners are involved, the materials are ideal for use in a blended learning approach by combining self-study with periodic review and application sessions to capitalize on the benefits of classroom learning.
Finally this course can be used in a purely classroom setting facilitated by an Edge instructor. Depending on the amount of prework assigned, if any, the workshop can be conducted over a 3-5 day period.