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Small Business Banking: Management and Compliance

Learn how to manage your business and plan for the future
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  9 Lessons ·  20m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

In this Small Business Banking: Management and Compliance course, you’ll learn skills and practices for managing your finances effectively and responsibly. You’ll start by learning to interpret financial statements, like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. These documents help you assess your financial health and make informed decisions, letting you plan for growth and spot areas for improvement. This course covers the fundamentals of business tax obligations and strategies for managing tax payments and reducing liabilities. You’ll also learn some practical tips, such as setting aside funds for taxes and tracking deductions, to stay organized and prepared.

This course also explains key banking regulations, like KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) policies. You’ll explore best practices in fraud prevention and security, from preventing phishing attacks to securing transactions, to protect your business and its financial data. We also cover how to integrate insurance into your financial plan to manage risks, and long-term financial planning strategies to support growth and smooth succession. At the end of the course, you’ll have the tools to ensure your business remains financially healthy, secure, and prepared for the future.

What You'll Learn

  • Interpret key financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for better business insights
  • Manage and prepare for business tax obligations by setting aside funds and tracking deductions
  • Understand banking compliance requirements such as KYC and AML, plus data protection
  • Develop strategies for fraud prevention and security, from phishing prevention to securing transactions
  • Build a sustainable long-term financial plan that includes insurance and succession planning

Key Takeaways

  • Financial statements like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements help assess financial health and make informed decisions for growth.
  • Managing business taxes involves understanding obligations and using strategies such as setting aside funds for taxes and tracking deductions to reduce liabilities.
  • Key banking regulations covered include KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) policies.
  • Fraud prevention and security best practices include preventing phishing attacks and securing transactions to protect business financial data.
  • Integrating insurance into a financial plan and using long-term planning supports risk management, growth, and smooth succession.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You'll learn to interpret financial statements, manage business taxes, understand banking compliance like KYC and AML, develop fraud prevention and security strategies, and build a sustainable financial plan that includes insurance and succession planning.

Which banking regulations does this course cover?

The course explains key banking regulations including KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) policies, along with data protection requirements.

What financial statements does the course teach me to interpret?

It covers balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, which help you assess your financial health and make informed decisions.

Does this course address fraud and security?

Yes. It explores best practices in fraud prevention and security, from preventing phishing attacks to securing transactions, to protect your business and its financial data.

What topics are included in the lessons?

Lessons include Basic Financial Statements, Managing Business Taxes, Complying With Banking Regulations, Fraud Prevention and Security, Insurance and Business Banking, and Financial Planning for the Future, with knowledge tests included.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5

Certification Program Categories:
Leadership & NavigationBusiness AcumenConsultationGlobal MindsetEthical PracticeRelationship ManagementAnalytical AptitudeCommunicationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).