Financial Management for Agribusiness

January 12-14, 2027 | Manhattan, KS

Financial Management for Agribusiness is a hands-on education program designed to help managers better understand financial information and use it to make stronger business decisions.

Participants will develop a practical understanding of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows before applying those concepts to financial decision-making. Using the DuPont framework and an applied business case, participants will explore how profitability is influenced by margins, asset utilization, cash and inventory management, and capital structure.

The emphasis throughout the program is not simply on calculating financial measures, but on understanding what the numbers mean, why they change, and what managers can do about them.

What you will learn:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• • Read and interpret the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
  • Understand how the three financial statements relate to one another
  • Use financial information to evaluate business performance and support management decisions
  • Apply the DuPont framework to understand the drivers of profitability
  • Evaluate the role of profit margins and asset turnover in financial performance
  • Understand how cash, inventory, and working capital decisions affect the business
  • Examine how debt, capital structure, and equity management influence financial performance and risk
  • Use financial analysis to identify business strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
  • Communicate financial recommendations through an applied business case

Program highlights:

Agenda:

Day 1 – Financial Foundations

Build the foundation for understanding financial information and using it to make better business decisions.

• • Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Statement of Cash Flows
  • Financial Decision-Making
  • Margin Management
  • Asset Turnover & Performance

Day 2 – Managing Financial Performance

Dig deeper into the financial decisions that influence business performance and apply what you learn to a real-world case.

• • Cash Flow & Cash Management
  • Inventory & Balance Sheet Management
  • Capital Structure & Equity Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Applied Case Study

Day 3 – Putting It All Together

Turn financial analysis into actionable business recommendations.

• • Case Study Presentations
  • Discussion & Key Insights
  • Applying the Lessons to Your Business
  • Final Takeaways & Wrap-Up

Who should attend:

Designed for agribusiness professionals who make or influence business decisions but may not have formal training in finance or accounting.

• Managers and emerging leaders
• Sales and marketing professionals
• Operations managers
• Account and territory managers
• Business development professionals
• Farm and agribusiness owners
• Professionals preparing for broader management responsibilities

Cost:

Registration: $1,750 per person
Company Team Rate: $1,500 for each additional attendee from the same company

For questions or more information, please contact:
Dr. Brady Brewer
bebrewer@ksu.edu
(785) 532-4502