Accounting and Financial Analysis for Decision Makers
Classroom based course with study materials, lecturer support and CPD Hours included
London Training For Excellence
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South West London
London
SW59NB
United Kingdom
Overview
Effective financial analysis is critical in terms of managing growth and profitability. This course presents a range of models and techniques which will help delegates keep on top of their organisation's financial situation and help ensure sustainable growth and success.
CPD
Description
Day 1
- Introduction to advanced financial analysis:
- Why analyse financial data?
- What information and data to use?
- How we should use it?
- Understanding the cash flow cycle vs. the operating cycle.
- Projecting and forecasting financial data to develop information on future needs.
- The use of financial ratios.
- Ratio & trend analysis of financial statements.
- Case Study.
Day 2
- Financial statements:
- Sources of funds.
- Common sizing-the how's & why's.
- Pro forma financial statements.
- Preparing projections for financing sources.
- The three kinds of break-even analysis.
- Does it make a difference whether we lease or buy?
- When should we make versus buy.
- Case study.
Day 3
- Analytical & performance tools & techniques:
- Finding and using data and information.
- Easily available tools and techniques for financial analysis.
- Using graphical representation.
- The fundamental statistical tools.
- Fitting statistical techniques to financial data.
- Reports and reporting.
- Financial distress.
- Altman's Z-score analysis & its uses.
- Case study.
Day 4
- Capital project analysis:
- Capital budget principles.
- The Capital Asset Pricing Model versus Arbitrage Pricing Theory.
- Capital cost model-building.
- Various capital budgeting methods available.
- Net present Value vs. Internal Rate of Return.
- Other useful methods of evaluation.
- How do you choose which method to use?
- Is it correct to estimate the firm's capital structure?
- Models to use.
- Case study.
Day 5
- Coming to terms with risk:
- Financial risk-management principles – what can be done?
- Methods for analysing financial risk.
- Talking to your bankers about managing risk.
- Which analytical tools are available?
- How to develop the tools for your firm?
- Case study.
- Using scenario, sensitivity & subjective analysis techniques.
- How to minimise the risk factors we find?
- Case study.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals responsible for their firm's financial future.
- CFOs wanting to learn the latest techniques in analysis.
- Controllers responsible for determining where the company is financially.
- Professionals responsible for their company's financial future or those seeking a refresher in analytical techniques-including financial analysis.
- Accountants, project professionals, budget analysts, vice presidents of finance, controllers and treasurers.
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