An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certificate in Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Professionals
Assessing Financial Information with Confidence
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INTRODUCTION
This Certificate in Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Professionals training course, allow delegates to explore how financial statement data and non-financial metrics can be linked to financial performance. The EuroMaTech training course is designed to help delegates gain a practical understanding of how financial data is used to assess the drivers of financial performance and forecast future financial outcomes. The delegates will learn more about the frameworks of financial reporting, income statements, and cash reporting. The delegates will have the opportunity to apply different approaches to analysing financial performance using real-life examples to see the concepts in action. By attending this Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Professionals certification training course, the delegates will enhance their skills in understanding how financial data and non-financial data interact to forecast events and be able to determine the best financial strategy for their organization.
Highlights of this Certificate in Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Professionals training course:
- The fundamental of accounting and financial reporting
- The importance of analysing financial statement for various user group.
- The role of management accounting in improve organisation’s efficiency.
- How to measure shareholders’ investment returns.
- The role of finance in business operations.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By completing this Certificate in Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Professionals training course, the delegates should be able to:
- Understand the finance and accounting language to communicate effectively with financial professionals
- Understanding financial ratios and their interpretation.
- Ability to assess the financial performance and financial position of an organization using the appropriate ratio analysis.
- Understanding the importance of budgeting system for organisations.
- How organisations evaluate investment decision using DCF and other appraisal methods.
- Explain the nature and role of financial statements and their interpretation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Sales and marketing executives
- Supply-stream professionals
- Project professionals
- Internal auditors
- Any non-financial professionals who are required to read, interpret, and contribute to business financial reports
- Senior professionals of manufacturing, marketing, engineering
- Human resources professionals
- Legal professionals
- Executive professionals who are involved with development of long-term customers, suppliers, outsourcing partners, and other global strategic alliances
- Consultants who work with professionals and executives, to support improvements to operational and financial processes
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This EuroMaTech training course will be structured as a highly participative training with formal presentations, interactive worked examples and case studies. Relevant examples are provided to illustrate the application of each of the topics covered and opportunities are provided to learn and assess financial information.
TRAINING SUMMARY
Upon completion of this Certificate in Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Professionals training course attendees and their organisations, will gain:
- Awareness of the role of accounting and finance
- Understanding the structure of accounting systems, and financial statements.
- Making effective and better-informed contributions to financial discussions
- Ability to use financial techniques to control and manage financial information.
- An insight into the key drivers of sustainable growth and competitiveness
- Knowledgeable about accounting and finance systems, and the interpretation of financial statements.
- Ability to improve and making financial decisions using financial information
- Able to contribute to financial discussion and communicate in financial language.
- Ability to evaluate alternative courses of action and choosing the most effective outcome for improving their organisation success.
- How to liaise more effectively with departments on financial matters.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: The difference between Finance and Accounting
- The meaning of ‘Finance’ for Organisations
- The importance of Finance and Accounting for companies.
- The notion of capital raising.
- The Financial Accounting System
- Recording techniques for financial transactions.
Day 2: US GAAP versus IFRS
- The major differences between US GAAP and IFRS Reporting
- Recognition and Valuation of Assets – Tangible and Intangible
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial Analysis and Ratio Analysis
- Analysis and interpretation of company reports
Day 3: Financing Decisions
- Short-term vs. Long-term Financing
- Determining the Cost of Long-term Financing
- Cost of Equity
- Cost of Debt
- Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
- Mergers and Spin-offs in Financial Restructuring
Day 4: The Investment Decisions
- The Capital Investment Process
- Time aAusted Techniques
- Discounted Cash Flow Appraisal Techniques – NPV and IRR
- Practical issues to consider in NPV Appraisal
- Managing Risk & Uncertainty
Day 5: Executive Management & Control of Budgets
- The Purpose and Importance of Budgeting
- Different Budgeting Models
- Preparing, Negotiating & Implementing the Budget
- Controlling the Budget
- Variance Analysis
- Using budgets to aid decision making: Cost / Volume / Profit (CVP) Analysis & Break-even Analysis
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
FAQ
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We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
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- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
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