Financial Acumen for Today's HR Leader

Financial Acumen for the HR Professional is a part of the series "The HR Professional's Guide to Evolving Business Strategy, Finance and Development." This course identifies how HR Professionals can increase their financial understanding to participate more effectively with management as well as understand the financial results and implications for the business.

Learning Objectives

Understand how to improve financial statement information
Understand how trends and ratios provide better long term insights into the future of the business.
Learn where to obtain benchmark information that provide unique insights into your organization.
Leverage ChatGPT (Generative AI) to improve your financial acumen to be more effective.

Major Topics

Financial Statement Insight
Trend Analysis
Financial Benchmarks

CPE Credits Available

1.2 CPE

1.2: General

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Intermediate

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

This course is designed for business managers and HR professionals who want to enhance their financial acumen and strengthen their ability to make informed, strategic decisions.

December 19, 2025