About this course

In this self-paced online course we will demystify accounting terminology; explain the structure of a Profit and Loss and why your Balance Sheet is the most important financial statement of all. At the end of this course you will have increased financial literacy and confidence in interpreting your numbers and using them to make informed, strategic decisions in your business.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Financial Literacy Basics

    • Some Quick Questions

    • Financial Literacy Quiz

    • Financial Terminology

    • Cash vs. Accrual Accounting
  • 2

    Profit and Loss

    • Structure of a Profit and Loss

    • Customising your Profit and Loss

    • Cost of Goods Sold

    • Getting Your Pricing Right
  • 3

    The Balance Sheet

    • Structure of a Balance Sheet

    • Making Everything Balance

    • Assets, Liabilities and Equity

    • Financial Review Checklist
  • 4

    Bottom Up Budget

    • The Bottom Up Concept

Meet your course instructor

Financial Educator

Tanya Titman

Tanya is an award-winning accountant with over 20 years of real-world experience. She runs multiple businesses with over 25 staff. Innovation has been the cornerstone of her success.

By sharing insights from her business experience, Tanya helps business leaders create and grow their own. She has a unique ability to inspire and ensure accountability in order to challenge business leaders to achieve business and personal success.