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Accounting for Non-Accountants

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Accounting for Non-Accountants

Understanding how Accounting Supports our Business Activities

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
15 - 19 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 Edinburgh $ 5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

This GLOMACS Accounting for Non-Accountants training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of accounting in supporting and informing all business decisions throughout the organization. It is designed for those who access, use, and rely upon accounting information, but do not have accounting training or background. This training course will give you access to the world of accounting, from basic principles, using plain language.

Those who attend this Accounting for Non-Accountants training course will gain a clear understanding of the structures of the accounting system, the information it contains, and how it can be accessed. You will learn, from numerous practical examples and illustrations, how the information on business transactions and activities, input to the accounting system is used throughout the organization. You will understand how accounting provides essential support to routine operations, decision making, and effective business control.

The highlights of this training course will be:

  • The structure of the accounting system
  • Preparing truthful and realistic financial statements
  • Analyzing financial statements to evaluate a business
  • Establishing the costs of products and operations
  • Preparing budgets to implement our strategic plans
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Accounting and Accounting Systems

  • Why Accounting is Important?
  • The Basics of Financial Accounting
  • The Double-entry Accounting Method
  • Developing the Accounting System for Large-scale Application
  • Recording Entries in the Accounting System – A Case Study
  • Control Systems and Reconciliations
  • Adjusting for Depreciation and Inventory
  • Preparing the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Day 2

Preparing Accounting Statements

  • Types of Business Entity
  • The Structure and Format of Accounting Statements
  • Understanding Depreciation and How it is Calculated
  • Adjusting for Amortization and Impairment
  • Identifying and Valuing Inventory
  • Accounting for Sales Taxes and Profit Taxes
  • Recognizing Revenue
  • Preparing the Cash Flow Statement
Day 3

Financial Reporting – Applying the Standards

  • The Importance of Financial Reporting Standards
  • The Financial Reports of Listed Public Companies
  • Finding Useful Information in the Annual Financial Report
  • What are Group Financial Reports?
  • Preparing a Simple Group Balance Sheet
  • Interpreting the Financial Statements using Common-size Analysis
  • Interpreting the Financial Statements using Ratio Analysis
  • Where to Find Published Analysis on Companies
Day 4

Management Accounting – Data Analysis for Decision Making

  • The Purpose of Management Accounting
  • Responsibility Accounting
  • Collecting and Classifying Costs
  • Preparing Product and Service Cost Summaries
  • Absorption Costing vs. Activity-Based Costing
  • Separating Fixed and Variable Costs
  • Break-even Analysis and Applications
Day 5

Preparing and Using Budgets – for Efficiency and Profitability

  • Budgets and Budgetary Control
  • Developing the Annual Budgets
  • The Benefits and Limitations of Budgets
  • Preparing Functional Budgets
  • Preparing a Cash Budget
  • Alternative Budgeting Methods
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

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Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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