Level 5: Financial Oversight
Financial literacy is a must for any board member. From key financial indicators and forecasting to variance and gap analysis, this module will show you how to use the financial statements to ensure your organization has wise, reasoned financial oversight and is fully resourced.
This self-paced format lets you work towards certification at your own speed.
Course Overview
In this module, you’ll learn:
- The role of the board in overseeing financial statements
- The role of the audit committee
- Accounting principles
- The role of the board in disclosure
- How to monitor financial performance
Structure and Details
Earn your Certificate in Governance for Rural Leaders online, at your own pace: as fast or slow as you want, but always at the speed your organization needs!
- This program includes 8 self-paced levels and a final exam.
- Each self-paced level includes instructional videos, reading material, and a quiz to show you’ve mastered the content. You’ll be given full access to this module’s materials from day one, with total freedom to review the content and complete the quiz at your own pace.
- After completing all 8 modules you will receive a Governance for Rural Leaders Certificate.
In This Program
Level 1 | Governance Essentials
Level 2 | Guarding The Vision & Building Structure
Level 3 | Knowing Your Role & Leading The Way
Level 4 | Boardroom Culture & Behaviour
Level 5 | Financial Oversight
Level 6 | The Right People Doing The Right Things
Level 7 | Strategy & Risk
Level 8 | Succession & Evaluation
Your Instructor
Dr. Debra Brown is the founder, President and CEO of Governance Solutions Inc. and has been a leading voice in governance since 1991.
About This Program
Specifically designed for rural leaders, this program was created to give you the governance essentials every rural board member and executive must know.