Overview

Malaysian Export Academy Presents

Mastering Finance Essentials for Non-Financial Roles

22 December 2025, Monday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm | Empire Hotel Subang

[HRD Corp Claimable Course]

Introduction

In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, financial literacy is no longer exclusive to finance professionals. Non-financial executives, managers, and entrepreneurs must be able to interpret financial data, make informed business decisions, and align their actions with organizational goals. This one-day program provides the essential tools and knowledge to understand financial concepts, analyze statements, and contribute effectively to business growth and sustainability.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the nature and purpose of accounting and finance.
• Understand how economic activities are measured, recorded, and reported.
• Analyze financial statements and interpret performance results.
• Identify key financing options and their implications for businesses.
• Develop skills in cost analysis, pricing, and decision-making.
• Apply financial evaluation techniques to investment and project decisions.
• Appreciate the practical limitations of financial data in management decisions.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for non-financial professionals across all industries, including:

• Marketing and Sales
• Engineering and Production
• Warehousing and Logistics
• Human Resources and Administration
• Costing and Operational Personnel
• Research and Development
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Methodology

The program combines interactive lectures, discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies to provide a practical and engaging learning experience.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Introduction to Finance & Accounting
  – The four key areas of finance
  – The accounting cycle and process
  – The accounting equation and transaction analysis
  – Understanding profit vs. cash flow
  – Accounting’s role in business decision-making
  *Interactive activity included*
• Module 2: Financial Statement Analysis
  – Key financial concepts: accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
  – Ratio analysis covering profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and gearing
  *Case study: Analyze a public-listed company’s financials*
• Module 3: Break-Even Analysis & Decision-Making
  – Cost classification and structure
  – Interpreting profit statements
  – Short-term decision-making using cost-volume-profit analysis
  – Break-even point calculation
  *Practical exercise provided*
• Module 4: Capital Investment Appraisal
  – Forecasting relevant project cash flows
  – Evaluation techniques: Payback Period, Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  – Decision-making: accept or reject investment opportunities
  *Case study included*

Trainer’s Profile

Gerald Peries

Gerald Peries holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Illinois University, U.S.A. He brings over 20 years of professional experience in financial management, training, and academia.

His expertise spans Finance and Accounting, Project Costing, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Management. He regularly conducts training programs on Finance for Non-Finance Managers, Project Cost Decision-Making, and Full Set of Accounts Management. Gerald’s teaching approach combines hands-on learning with practical examples drawn from his career as a Finance Manager for a leading engineering company.

He is also a Certified Trainer with PSMB (HRD Corp) and a regular lecturer for MBA and degree programs at Binary University and other partner institutions.

Certificate of Participation

Participants will receive a Digital Certificate of Participation upon completing the course successfully.

Participation Fee

RM1,350.00 per person (1-day course) – Inclusive of lunch, tea breaks, course notes, certificate of participation, and 8% SST.

HRD Corp Claimable Course – refer to the training brochure for claim details.