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Understand the numbers in your business

You do not need to be an accountant to lead well, but you do need to understand the numbers. This course shows you how to read financial statements, follow budgets and use accounting information to make better decisions, in simple words and with real examples.

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Plain language

Accounting explained in simple words, with no heavy jargon.

Real examples

Everyday business cases you will recognise from your own work.

Certificate

You get a certificate when you complete the training.

Class or Zoom

Attend in person, or join the same class live on Zoom.

Is this training for you?

If any of these sound like you, this training was made for you.

  • A manager or team lead who sits in budget meetings but does not fully follow the numbers.
  • A business owner or founder who wants to understand what the accounts are really saying.
  • A head of HR, marketing, sales, operations or procurement who handles a budget.
  • A professional from another field, such as engineering or law, who is moving into management.
  • Anyone who wants to ask better questions of their accountant or auditor.

Course outline

What you will learn

Four parts, from the basics to using the numbers in your daily work.

01

Introduction to accounting

Start with what accounting and book-keeping are, where they came from, and why every business depends on them.

Understanding accounting

  • -Introduction to Accounting
  • -Definition of Accounting & Book-keeping
  • -History of Accounting
  • -Differences between Accounting & Book-keeping

Who uses it and why

  • -Accounting Specialisations
  • -Users of Accounting Information
  • -Importance of Accounting & Book-keeping

02

How accounts are built and read

Learn the rules accountants follow, how accounts are organised, and how to interpret what the numbers are telling you.

Rules and structure

  • -Basis of Accounting
  • -Accounting Concepts & Conventions
  • -Classes of Accounts
  • -Charts of Accounts
  • -Types of Accounts

Interpreting the numbers

  • -Understanding Accounting/Financial Interpretations and Ratios

03

Terminology and practice

Learn the words accountants use, then test yourself with practice questions.

Included

  • -Common Terminologies in Accounting
  • -Practice Questions

Training fee

₦250,000

Pay in full at least three weeks before the start and get 5% off. Instalments are allowed: 60% before you start, 40% before mid-month.

Where

334, Ikorodu Road, Idiroko Bus Stop,Anthony, Lagos State, Nigeria

Can't come in person? Join live on Zoom.

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Preferred class
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Employment status

November 2026 – October 2027

Non-Accountants calendar

Every date for the next 12 months. Tap a month to see its dates. The venue for each session will be confirmed closer to the date.

November 2026
  • Date
    4 – 5 Nov 2026
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
December 2026
  • Date
    2 – 3 Dec 2026
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
January 2027
  • Date
    6 – 7 Jan 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
February 2027
  • Date
    3 – 4 Feb 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
March 2027
  • Date
    3 – 4 Mar 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
April 2027
  • Date
    7 – 8 Apr 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
May 2027
  • Date
    5 – 6 May 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
June 2027
  • Date
    2 – 3 Jun 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
July 2027
  • Date
    7 – 8 Jul 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
August 2027
  • Date
    4 – 5 Aug 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
September 2027
  • Date
    1 – 2 Sep 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days
October 2027
  • Date
    6 – 7 Oct 2027
    Day
    Wed – Thu
    Time
    9:00am – 4:00pm
    Topic
    Accounting for Non-Accounting Executives
    Length
    2 days

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an accounting background?

No. The course is made for people who are not accountants. We start from the basics and use simple examples.

How long is the training?

It runs for two days, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and it is held every month. See the dates above.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. You will be issued a certificate when you complete your training.

Is there a discount on the fee?

Yes, for anyone who registers early ahead of any advertised batch.

I can't attend physically. Can I still join?

Yes. Every training also runs live on Zoom, alongside the physical class.

Where is the training held?

The venue is confirmed closer to each date. Fill the form and we will tell you where the next class will be.