Finance & Accounting for Non-finance professionals (Udemy.com)
Finance for non-finance professionals - Learn the complete fundamentals in Finance, Accounting and Business Valuation
Created by: Ashish Agarwal
Last updated August 2026
What you will learn
- Participate pro-actively in Finance based meetings
- Read between the lines the Financial Statements of any company
- Benchmark the performance of 2 companies
- Link business decisions to company valuation
- Strategic thinking in Business and Finance
- Develop a Business acumen
How it compares
Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 74% of them
- Reviews1,233#393 of 1,211 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hoursshorter than 67% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 84% of them
Course Description
Hey, welcome to our most recent course Finance, Accounting and Business Valuation fundamentals!
We are glad to see you visit this course.
If only we could shake hands!
What is this course about?
This course provides a 360 degree perspective on Finance, Accounting and Valuation fundamentals.
We have 3 modules covering each of the above topic in details.
In Accounting, we will show you how the Financial statements are prepared using some real company transactions.
In Financial Analysis, we will show you how to assess and compare the financial performance of companies.
In Valuation, we will illustrate 4 different approaches to assess any company valuation.
At the end of the course, you will be very comfortable with the different concepts in Business Finance that you should know.
How is this course useful for YOUR purpose?
The course has been specifically designed for non-finance professionals who are looking to learn Finance, Accounting and Business valuation concepts.
If you feel overwhelmed by this topic, let us assure you are not alone.
The numbers and technical concepts can be intimidating for anyone at the start.
However, we have demystified everything for you in simple story-telling like approach.
The modules are linked to each other and you will see how naturally you will get to the flow of things.
All concepts are explained concisely so that you learn exactly what you need to know.
We don't expect you will become a Finance expert at the end, but definitely more intelligent in having conversation with Finance folks.
And it is going to be fun.
We have deliberately made this a short course ( 2 hours) so that you can really get to what you need very quickly.
And it is completely self-paced. Take the course anytime anywhere.
What makes this course different than others?
Well, the course is a short yet comprehensive one.
That is what makes the course unique.
You dont have to spend hours and days to learn the concepts.
In just two hours, you can be up to speed very quickly.
And the way the instructor teaches, makes it fun, engaging and very directed in his approach.
Not to mention, it is comprehensive enough to cover everything you need to know.
What if I do not like the course?
Well, we will be very sad to hear that you did not like the course.
But you are well protected.
You have a 30 day money back guarantee in case you are not happy with the course.
No questions asked.
But we sincerely hope, you will definitely like the course!
What next?
If there are any doubts, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Start learning now.
See you inside the course.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
1,233 Reviews
Ashish Agarwal
Ashish Agarwal is a Business and Finance Expert with around 15 years of experience in this domain. He is currently a full-time instructor helping participants sharpen Business, & Finance skills through video courses and live programs.
He started his career in 2009 at McKinsey & Co. in the Strategy & Corporate Practice at the Firm. He has advised clients globally on various Strategy and Finance engagements. In 2016, he joined BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, as a Vice President in the Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) team. Since 2017, he has been conducting online training programs on Udemy as well as conducting live virtual and in person business and finance programs for large companies globally.
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Reviews
By Shawn Murray on 7/11/2026
The course has great information and is relatively easy to grasp but the instructor is a little bit hard to understand for me at times and could maybe go more in depth. I’m only getting started so I don’t want to be too harsh.
By Kallam Reddy on 11/4/2025
Excellent course with simple and easy explanation. Earlier, I could not understand the DCF method. But now, I am able to understand the DCF valuation method.
By Kingsley Okafor on 6/13/2025
they are involved in recording summarizing and reporting financial transaction ensuring compliance with regulation and providing insights for strategic decision making.
By Dike Mercy on 5/5/2025
aking the Finance & Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals course was a valuable and eye-opening experience for me. Coming from a non-financial background, I initially felt overwhelmed by financial terms and statements. However, the course broke down complex concepts like balance sheets, income statements, budgeting, and cash flow in a way that was practical and easy to understand. One of the most helpful aspects was learning how to interpret financial data to make better business decisions. I now feel more confident when discussing financial matters in meetings, and I can better evaluate how financial performance ties into overall business strategy.
By Nikola Petrov on 1/10/2025
Very comprehensive but takes a lot of time, I would have preferred to have this exact course in a booklet to read through, skip pages, go back... It's just my learning preference.
By Lisa A Williams on 12/30/2024
The course was very informative and easy to follow. I would recommend it to anyone looking to understand to the basic steps in starting a business and just understanding the paperwork involved.
By Anonymized User on 8/9/2024
This is a good course for the very basics of finance for non-finance professionals. It goes into detail on how to read a balance sheet and how to assess the performance of a company, including simple examples. It's just enough without being too technical.
By Lou Hutton on 8/10/2023
This was an interesting and well-paced course for non-finance managers. I liked the visual elements of the course and was able to pause to use the frameworks on my own company's data. Thank you!
By Azfar Saleem on 3/11/2019
I run a financial services company, and his course has helped me understand financial concepts that I can use for companies that outsource their financial needs to us.
By Luis Heimpel on 1/13/2019
It takes 3 semesters in an MBA program to see this material with a lot of complications. This course nicely and clearly summarizes the very specific concepts and examples.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












