Last date for submission of paper: unknown; Contact person: Beatrice Kairu; This course adopts a common sense, layman's approach to enable delegates to understand and interpret financial statements, improve their ability to forecast and manage costs and understand key accounting concepts.All too often, a manager's performance is measured by how effectively they oversee departmental budgets. To succeed as a nonfinancial manager, knowledge of basic financial principles and the budgeting process is critical. This course transforms financial and accounting concepts into decision-making tools you can use successfully every day. You learn to apply the fundamentals of finance to improve budget management, increase potential profits, and assess the financial performance of business activities.