Introduction to Accounting for Non-Accountants

Inter-company training

Who is the training for?

This training is intended for anyone without an accounting background who wishes to quickly acquire the basics: SME managers, non-financial executives, executive assistants, lawyers, entrepreneurs, or anyone required to interact with accountants, bankers, or auditors.

Level reached

Beginner

Duration

4,00 hours(s)

Language(s) of service

EN FR

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Prerequisites

None

Goals

  • Understand the role of accounting in business management.
  • Learn the essential concepts: assets, liabilities, expenses, and income.
  • Introduction to reading a Balance Sheet.
  • Introduction to reading a Profit and Loss account.
  • Identify the main financial signals useful for decision-making.

Contents

  • Introduction: the role and usefulness of accounting.
  • Presentation of the main accounting principles explained in accessible way.
  • Guided reading of a Balance Sheet.
  • Guided reading of a Profit and Loss account.
  • Practical case study based on an illustrative company.

The entire content and case studies are presented in accordance with Luxembourg accounting standards (Lux GAAP).

Teaching methods

  • Interactive lectures.
  • Group discussions and participant exchanges.

Certificate, diploma

A certificate of attendance is issued at the end of the training.

Organization contact details

Mounira Meziadi