Strengthen your financial decision-making skills
The Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Executives course helps managers without a finance background build financial confidence. During this three-day course, you’ll learn how to interpret financial data, assess risk, and make informed decisions that improve business performance.
Upcoming seminar dates
September 15-17, 2025
Benefits of attending
- Gain confidence discussing profitability, financial strength, and growth potential.
- Understand core financial analysis concepts to drive better business results.
- Evaluate risk and determine acceptable return thresholds for investments.
- Choose the best financing options for your business context.
Course overview
- Financial Statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and ratio analysis.
- Cost Analysis: Identifying traceable and allocated costs; solving cost allocation issues.
- Relevant Costs: Recognizing decision-relevant financial and non-financial data.
- Performance Evaluation: Selecting and calculating key performance metrics.
- Business Financing: Comparing capital sources, risk, timing, and tax implications.
- Investment Analysis: Understanding NPV, IRR, and capital budgeting under real-world conditions.
Registration and fees
September 15–17, 2025 | UW Seattle Campus | $3,725
Registration deadline: September 1, 2025
Program fee includes instruction and learning materials. Payment accepted by check, credit card, or purchase order. Early registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. View discount and cancellation policies.
Faculty
- Wendy Baesler, Ph.D. – Expert in accounting and financial analysis with over 20 years of teaching experience and consulting in complex accounting matters.
- Jarrad Harford, Ph.D. – Chair of Finance Department, specialist in corporate finance, M&A, and corporate governance.
- Weili Ge, Ph.D. – Moss Adams Endowed Professor, leading scholar in financial reporting and accounting fraud.
Schedule at-a-glance
- Day 1
- 8:00 – 8:20 a.m. – Check-in with coffee and tea
- 8:20 – 11:45 a.m. – Class
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch provided
- 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Class
- Day 2
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Coffee and tea
- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Class
- 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch provided
- 12:45 – 4:30 p.m. – Class
- Day 3
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Coffee and tea
- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Class
- 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch provided
- 12:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Class
Seminar logistics
- Location: Bank of America Executive Center, UW Main Campus, Seattle, WA View map
- Parking: Details and codes sent via email prior to the seminar.
- Commuting: Bike, bus, or train options available.
- Accessibility: Disability accommodations available upon request.
- CEUs: 1.65 Continuing Education Units (request tracking when registering). Learn more.