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Financial and Managerial Accounting

Profit, cash flows, and decisions that matter.
The Financial and Managerial Accounting course offers a clear framework for applying accounting information in managerial and strategic decision-making. You will learn together with EBS MBA students to interpret financial statements, assess financial performance, and use cost and revenue data to support both daily management and long-term planning. The course combines financial reporting and managerial accounting to enable confident, data-driven business decisions.

Practical info

Time

Aug 21, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026

Capacity

6 ECTS (156 academic hours, of which 32 in classroom and 124 individual work)

Prerequisites

To ensure effective participation and meaningful peer learning, applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in business or entrepreneurship
  • For non-Estonian residents: EU citizenship or a valid temporary residence permit that allows study in Estonia.

Study Level

Current course belongs to Master's study level

Language

The lectures and study materials are in English.

Method

In class - Students meet with the instructor in class at regularly scheduled times.

Price

€1,000

Location

EBS University, A.Lauteri 3, Tallinn

The course develops the ability to interpret and apply financial and managerial accounting data to support informed decision-making at both operational and strategic levels

This master’s-level course, starting in August 2026 is designed for managers, team leaders, analysts, and specialists who need to make economically sound business decisions. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of financial and managerial accounting and how accounting information can be used to support informed business decisions.
Students learn to read and analyse the main financial statements – the statement of financial position, the statement of profit or loss, and the statement of cash flows – and to apply financial analysis methods to assess a company’s financial position.

The managerial accounting component focuses on cost analysis, pricing, and profitability and investment decisions, supporting both short- and long-term planning and management.
Practical exercises and case studies link theory with real business practice and develop the ability to use numerical data in managerial decision-making.

Who is Financial and Managerial Accounting intended for?

This course is designed for learners who want to better understand financial statements and use financial information to support informed managerial and business decisions. It is suitable for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various fields whose work involves assessing financial performance, analysing costs and profitability, and interpreting financial data. No prior education in accounting or finance is required, though an interest in numerical analysis and practical exercises will support learning.

Topics Covered

Certificate

Participants who complete the course will receive a continuing education certificate with ECTS credits.

Course structure

The course takes place only on Fridays and/or Saturdays during the period from August 2026 to October 2026. The exact schedule will be confirmed in June.

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Financial and Managerial Accounting starts at Aug 21, 2026

Course details

Leading lecturers

Aet Toots_EBS

Aet Toots

Head of International Business Administration BA programme

Aet Toots obtained an MBA degree majoring in accounting and finance at EBS in 2003. The courses taught include Understanding Financial Statements, Accounting for Managerial Decision, Financial Reporting, and Financial Communication. She has gained international experience by teaching at Aix-Marseille University in France, EBS Helsinki in Finland and Oxford Brookes University in the UK. She has been involved in academic programme development and has held a middle-level managerial position as the Head of the Language Centre at EBS.

Professional publications: Estonian Scientific Information System

Urmas Kaarlep foto EBS juhtimisarvestuse ja coachingu lektor

Urmas Kaarlep

Course reviews

  • I expected to learn how to analyse financial statements, but the course delivered far more. The classes were practical and engaging, featuring hands-on exercises, and the final group project allowed us to provide tailored advice to key stakeholders based on our analysis. I’m excited to apply these insights at work to drive value for our team and customers. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to evaluate a company's financial performance or assess project profitability — an invaluable step toward advancing your career.

    Almonzer Eskandar

    Principal Product Manager (Pipedrive)

    participant in the 2024 programme

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Financial and Managerial Accounting

Course Date

21.08.2026 - 12.12.2026

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Price

  • €1,000
  • VAT will not be added to course price
  • Would you like to split the invoice? Part can be issued to a company and the rest to an individual.

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Applications are open until 17.08.2026

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This Master’s level course requires a bachelor’s degree and is designed for more experienced business professionals and managers.

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree or would like to first gain a solid foundation in financial reporting, we recommend starting with the course Understanding Financial Statements.

Learning Journey Advisor

Kadri Osula

Learning Journey Advisor

kadri.osula@ebs.ee