Fundamentals of Finance for Company Directors

Remove the uncertainity of corporate finance. Boost your financial fluency. 

Decode financial statements. Ask sharper questions. Make informed financial decisions. Led by CFA Charterholder and IoD Faculty member, Caroline Kirrane.

Caroline will address the basic principles and fundamentals of corporate finance. Understanding company accounts and how to evaluate financial performance. Make informed financial decisions with our dedicated Workshop.

Who is this Workshop for? 

• Experienced Executive Directors.
• Non-Executive Directors.
• Members of the C-Suite and Senior Management Team. 

Why Should I book this Workshop?

• Enhance your understanding of financial statements: Learn about the three main financial -statements: Income statement; Balance sheet; and the Cash flow statement. 
• Learn how to review the four major categories of performance. This includes: profitability; operations; liquidity; and solvency. 
• Uncover the fundamentals and basic principles of corporate finance. This will cover time value of money; discounted cash flows; Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return; capital structure decisions; and the cost of capital. 
• Learn from real life examples. During the workshop, Caroline will take you through a case study to analyse a company and diagnose financial performance issues. This will be done using the tools and techniques taught during the workshop.
• Gain 2.5 hours of CPD.

What People Say About This Workshop

"Understanding financial statements is crucial for making informed decisions. I found the content of this workshop to be informative, and I enjoyed how the workshop encouraged participant engagement. I recommend this workshop for professionals seeking to develop an understanding of the key components of financial accounts and learn how to interpret these accounts to make informed decisions about an organisation."

Rebecca Fleming, Senior Manager, JTC Global AIFM Solutions Ireland Limited

"Excellent workshop. Well presented, great content and plenty of interaction."

Alan Caffrey, NED Irish Pensions & Finance

"The fear with a workshop like this is that you have to be really strong at maths - and that you'll be tested! That's not the case. At the end of the workshop, you feel far more empowered. Caroline is an exceptional tutor - very engaging and uses lots of current real-life examples to demonstrate the points she is making which makes it really relevant. I have already recommended the workshop to a couple of colleagues."

Abi Moran, CEO, JWT Folk

Caroline Kirrane has over a decade of experience working in financial markets. After completing her undergraduate degree in France, Caroline began her career working in a hedge fund in Paris. She then returned to Dublin, working in US-based proprietary trading firm Susquehanna. She has held positions in Dexia and FinTech start-up Eagle Alpha and has also worked as an economist with the Central Bank of Ireland, advising senior policymakers on financial market developments.

Caroline has an undergraduate degree in European Business and French from Dublin City University. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Trinity College Dublin and is a CFA Charterholder.

1. What is the Fundamentals of Finance for Company Directors workshop about?

This online workshop is designed for company directors and senior executives that are looking for a practical understanding of corporate finance fundamentals, financial statements and how to evaluate organisational financial performance.

2. Do I need to have a financial background to attend this workshop?

No, you don’t need to have a financial background to attend this workshop. The material is designed to be accessible and practical, and with directors from all professional backgrounds in mind.

3. What are the key topics covered in this workshop?

The key topics covered in the Fundamentals of Finance for Company Directors workshop are:

• The three main financial statements
• Core categories of financial performance
• The basic principles and concepts of corporate finance

4. Who is the faculty lead for this workshop?

This workshop is led by Caroline Kirrane, CFA Charterholder. She is an experienced finance professional with extensive experience in hedge funds, central banking and financial markets.

5. When and where is this workshop taking place?

The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This is an online workshop which will be facilitated over Zoom.

6. What is the cost of this workshop?

The price of this workshop ranges from €295 - €370, depending on IoD Ireland membership status.

7. Is this workshop right for me?

If you are a company director or senior executive with little to no financial background, this workshop is the ideal introduction to corporate finance and understanding how to effectively evaluate your organisation from a financial perspective.

8. How can I register or get more information?

If you would like to book a place or to learn more about the workshop, contact Gillian Roddie, Learning and Education Manager at [email protected] or by calling 01 411 0010.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Technical Skills and Knowledge

Eligible hours: 2.5 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €280

Non-members - €350

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Wednesday, 28th January 2026.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Please note this virtual but live and interactive series requires live online attendance at each session. Unfortunately, recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning & Education team on [email protected] or phone +353 1 411 0010.

How do I attend? 

To reserve your space, book and pay through the “Book now” button.

Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking.

We'll also send a reminder email with a link to access the session closer to the date. You must click the link and confirm your details to receive the direct link to join the workshop.

The event will take place on Zoom. Download Zoom if you don’t have it already. Please ensure you have a working microphone and camera to take part in our interactive workshop.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this  please contact the Learning and Education Team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. 

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] or calling +353 1 411 0010. 

Workshop material is prepared by IoD trainers and produced by the IoD wholly and exclusively for use by workshop participants. Please note that workshop material is provided in soft copy to all participants.