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ACCREDITATION
You'll receive a certificate of completion to use toward continuing education credits.
Acumen Learning is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
Acumen Learning is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the NationalRegistry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
This program has been pre-approved for 2.25 Business Credits toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
COURSE CONTENT
Building your business acumen isn't a one-time event, but a life-long process. Build with us.
TWO-PART COURSE
THE 5 BUSINESS DRIVERS
Understand the 5 Business Drivers all successful companies must focus on.
THE FINANCIALS
Develop a better understanding of financial statements and performance.
TOOLS FOR YOUR LIFE
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Use these tools to practice and perfect your strategy, finance, and business acumen training.
AUSTIN'S CASE STUDY
Follow Austin in a 5 Driver case study.
MORE FOR YOUR TEAM
ACUMEN IN ACTION
Keep your business acumen sharp by leading your team through twelve Acumen in Action: Training in a Box lessons.
CONTINUE WITH EXPERTS
EARNINGS CALL WEBINARS
Watch the archives of monthly earnings call webinars where an expert will teach the format of an earnings call, discover key insights about company strategy, and teach you to make a greater impact on your performance.
EXECUTE ON INITIATIVES
LAUNCH: EXECUTION 101
Launch: Execution 101 is included in your course catalog. Learn four stages you can use to successfully execute your initiative and reach further heights in your career and company.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
1. List and define the five drivers of business
2. Explain the basic structure of financial statements
3. Find and identify key line items from financial statements
4. Calculate ten fundamental financial metrics
5. Apply the five drivers of business in decision making processes
On average, it takes 5 hours to complete this course.
CASH
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The Importance of Cash
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Measuring Cash and Cash Flow
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Sources and Uses of Cash
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Deciding How & When to Use Cash
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Understanding Cash, Liquidity, and Cash Flow
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So How Much Cash is Enough – or Too Much?
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Cash Levers You Control
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What's Your Impact on Cash?
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Facilitator Q&A: Cash
PROFIT
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Profit & Cash Flow are Different
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Key Profit Metrics
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Two Ways to Increase Profits
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Option 1: Grow Sales
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Option 2: Reduce Costs
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Compare Two Ways
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Profit Levers You Control
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Insights into Profit
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What's Your Impact on Profit?
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Facilitator Q&A: Profit
ASSETS
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What Are Assets & How Do We Use Them?
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Asset Strength
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Asset Utilization
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Asset Strength vs Asset Utilization: Making the Tough Decisions
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Asset Levers You Control
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Insights Into Assets
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What's Your Impact on Assets
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Facilitator Q&A: Assets
GROWTH
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Why Focus on Growth?
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Growth in the Top Line & Bottom Line
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Organic & Inorganic Growth
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Growth & The Business Life Cycle
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Growth Levers You Can Control
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Insights Into Growth
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What's Your Impact on Growth
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Facilitator Q&A: Growth
PEOPLE
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Employees: The Foundation of Success
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Employees: Foundation Starts With Culture
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Customers: Beyond Satisfaction
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People Levers You Control
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Insights Into People
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What's Your Impact on People?
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Facilitator Q&A: People
BIG PICTURE
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Division of Labor, Unity of Purpose
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Shifting Focus: The Urgency Continuum
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Shifting With the Company
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Going Public: A CEO's Unique Pressures
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External Influencers: Financial Markets & Stock Market
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External Acumen
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The Big Picture in Review
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What's Your Impact on The Big Picture?
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Facilitator Q&A: The Big Picture
SIMPLIFYING FINANCIAL REPORTS
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The Three Most Important Statements and the 5 Business Drivers
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The Basics of Financial Statements
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Key Items in a Form 10-K
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Reading an Annual Report
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Navigating the Financials
THE INCOME STATEMENT
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Purpose & Equation
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In-depth Walkthrough
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Income Statement in Review
THE BALANCE SHEET
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Purpose & Equation
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Big Picture Breakdown
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In-depth Walkthrough
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Balance Sheet in Review
THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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Purpose & Equation
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Big Picture Breakdown
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In-depth Walkthrough
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Statement of Cash Flows in Review
FINISH THE COURSE
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Company Analysis
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Secure Your Seat
Field of Study: Accounting and Business Management & Organization
CPE Credits for Accounting: 2.5
CPE Credits for Business Management & Organization: 3
Total CPE Credits Earned: 5.5
This online self-study class will cover fundamental business acumen you can use to build your credibility, career, and company. The course will help you gain the skills to understand how companies make money and how to make a greater impact in your role with our online training. The course will include review questions throughout that will help you understand the strategy, finance, and business acumen approach of successful companies.
After completion of this course, participants will:
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List and define the five drivers of business
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Explain the basic structure of financial statements
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Find and identify key line items from financial statements
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Calculate ten fundamental financial metrics
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Apply the five drivers of business in decision-making processes
Additional Information:
No prerequisite knowledge is required to be successful in this course.
No advanced preparation is required
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
REFUND AND CANCELLATIONS:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing within 15 days of purchasing the course. No refunds will be granted after the qualified assessment has been completed. Please note that if you do not cancel or do not attend, you are responsible for payment. For complaints or concerns, please contact our offices at 801-224-5444.
Acumen Learning is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Published:
August 4, 2026
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