Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager

The Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager is a one-day program designed to equip you with essential financial knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and drive success. 

This program explores the strategic importance of financial performance measures, budgeting processes, and the impact of financial considerations on decisions related to investment, hiring, and expansion. Participants will learn how to interpret key financial statements, while mastering fundamental financial analysis techniques. By the end of the program, you will have the confidence to engage in financial discussions, assess the financial health of your organization, and apply financial insights to real-world operating decisions. 

Prior to the session, you are encouraged to review recent financial reports and bring an example of a decision shaped by financial considerations from your own organization. This hands-on approach ensures a direct connection between program concepts and challenges you may face in your role. 

At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the I.H. Asper School of Business’ James W. Burns Executive Education Centre.

Wendy Schultz, PhD, CPA, CA

Financial Counsellor
Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Biography

Wendy is a Financial Counsellor at the Max Rady College of Medicine where she provides financial education and advice to undergraduate medical students, resident doctors in the Postgraduate Medical Education program, and students in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. She holds a PhD in Financial Accounting from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from the University of Manitoba, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA). 

Wendy was previously an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Asper School of Business and has taught introductory to advanced financial accounting, management and cost accounting, auditing, and taxation courses in the BComm program. Prior to starting her academic career, Wendy worked in public accounting.