Haresh Sapra
Charles T. Horngren Professor of Accounting
Haresh Sapra
Finance and Accounting for Strategic Decision-Making
Demystify finance and accounting so you can lead with confidence.
Next Session
June 8-June 10, 2026
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Location/Format
In-Person
Gleacher Center, Chicago
Investment Fee (in USD)
$7,000 USD
Questions? Connect with our enrollment advisors.
Next Session
June 8-June 10, 2026
View All Dates
Location/Format
In-Person
Gleacher Center, Chicago
Investment Fee (in USD)
$7,000 USD
Questions? Connect with our enrollment advisors.
Finance and Accounting for Strategic Decision-Making is designed to give non-financial executives the financial and accounting fluency they need to elevate their leadership and decision-making impact.
With online preparation completed in advance, this three-day program gives you the confidence to interpret financial accounting data, communicate effectively with finance executives, and contribute meaningfully to high-level strategic conversations. You'll learn from renowned Booth faculty, gain insights from an exclusive alumni panel, and collaborate with peers.
This program equips leaders to guide with clarity—not guesswork.
This program serves as an elective to:
By attending this program, you will explore key themes in:
Master Core Accounting Concepts:
- Grasp the fundamental principles of financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS.
- Recognize how managerial judgment and estimates shape reported results.
Interpret and Analyze Financial Statements:
- Evaluate a firm’s performance, profitability, and financial position.
- Detect techniques companies may use to obscure or misreport economic performance.
Apply Finance and Accounting for Decision-Making:
- Leverage financial insights to evaluate and value firms more effectively.
- Connect theory to practice through an exclusive alumni guest panel sharing real-world applications.
- Leave not just finance literate but confident in communicating with CFOs, boards, and auditors, using financial insights as a foundation for smarter strategic decisions.
Who Should Attend
Mid- to senior-level executives without formal finance training who want to strengthen financial fluency and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Download the program brochure for in-depth insights into who should attend, participant profiles, and the ideal candidate.
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Faculty
At Booth, our distinguished faculty exemplify dedication and expertise, bringing deep passion to their teaching. Their steadfast commitment extends beyond traditional instruction, focusing on empowering every Executive Education participant, across all programs and global campuses, to achieve their professional and leadership goals.
Hans B. Christensen
Chookaszian Family Professor of Accounting and David G. Booth Faculty Fellow
Hans B. ChristensenPractitioner Insights
One of the highlights of this program is an exclusive panel of distinguished Booth alumni who now serve as senior executives across industries. Narrated by Booth faculty, the session connects theory to practice and provides participants with a unique opportunity to hear how alumni have navigated complex challenges in roles such as CFO, CEO, and president. Download the brochure to gain deeper insights into the program experience.
Program Outline
- Revenue Recognition Techniques
- Revenue Recognition Issues
- Financial Statements and Metrics
- Interpreting and Analyzing Financial Statements
- Introduction to Valuation
- Impairment of Receivables and Accounting for Credit Losses
- Intercompany Investments: Financial Reporting Implications
- Financial Shenanigans
- Intercompany Investments: Financial Reporting Implications
Start the Program with Confidence
This program incorporates a value-added pre-program preparation component that equips you with the core concepts and tools needed to maximize your learning experience. By completing this work in advance, you’ll arrive more confident, informed, and ready to apply new insights immediately.
Before stepping into the classroom, you’ll begin with an online learning experience that lays the groundwork for your classroom time at Booth.
- Gain a solid foundation through self-paced, professionally recorded digital learning from professor Haresh Sapra. These engaging, accessible sessions introduce critical principles that will support your in-class learning.
- A Finance and Accounting Challenge: Tackle a short case to build your skills. A solution guide is included, so you can check your understanding.
We recommend registering at least two weeks before the program start date to ensure you have ample time to complete the preparation.
Online: 8–12 Hours of Preparation
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In-Person: 3 Days in the Classroom |
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Build your foundation through faculty-led digital lectures (videos), then apply it in a hands-on finance challenge with a solutions guide. |
Transition to the classroom and be prepared to go further—applying frameworks and collaborating with peers. |
Past Participant Insights
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“This program was an action-packed experience, covering a lot of meaningful topics that I am eager to apply when I return to the office. Professor Sapra brought an energy and passion that engaged the class from start to finish.”
—John Perkovich, COO, RPM Freight Systems, LLC -
“Professor Sapra did an excellent job breaking down complex topics and simplifying them, while also demonstrating their practical applications.”
—Jeffrey Jones, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal
We recommend registering at least two weeks before the program start date to allow ample time for pre-program preparation.
Upcoming Sessions
Program dates are subject to change.
Download Brochure
Download the program brochure for in-depth insights on who should attend, a schedule preview, past participant profiles, location highlights, networking opportunities, and what to expect. When doing so, you’ll also receive an editable justification letter to help you make the case to your employer for your attendance.
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