Introduction

To strengthen the value of human resources in any company, HR professionals need to know the language of business, and that includes the financial components that have traditionally measured business progress and success.  This course is designed to help you do just that.

Even if you’ve never taken an accounting or finance course, this webinar will give you the foundational understanding you need to improve your partnership and support of your internal customers, namely operations, sales, marketing, executives, and more.

You’ll learn how the valuable work that you do in HR ties in directly with the overall success of your company. And, you’ll be able to partner more closely with other functional leaders.

Learning Objectives

Learn about the importance of being able to speak the basic language of business

Understand terminology that will help you become a more valuable business partner

Learn and deconstruct the fundamental accounting equation and what it means

Understand the primary financial statements, including their purpose and how they work together

Be more conversant with executives and department leaders

Conquer any trepidation you have about learning accounting and finance

Why should you attend?

• Human resources professionals at all levels
• HR professionals participating in cross-functional work teams
• Anyone with budget responsibilities for HR departments and project
• Anyone in business who wants to understand the basic language of business