13 - 17 Jan 2025
London (UK)
Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street
Cost : 5250 € Euro
The question of how to analyze a company’s financials as well as how to secure effective planning and control has proven critical to various stakeholders, and yet controversial.
This course provides an insight into the key elements of financial analysis, planning, and control, that will allow participants to improve their financial analysis skills, be able to ask the relevant financial questions, and assess the real risks facing organizations and shareholders.
Furthermore, participants will feel more confident in planning, commenting on the performance and financial health of the organization. The ability to analyze the financial and risk aspects of the organizations requires technical knowledge and
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Understand the use and importance of financial statements
Use tools and techniques of financial analysis useful in decision making
Understand the use of the budgetary and control techniques
Understand standards, flexed budgets, and variance analysis
Know how to use variance analysis results to improve operational performance
Consider the Application of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methods
Undertake effective analysis of capital investment projects using various techniques
Understand how corporate value and shareholder value are enhanced
Understand why corporate restructuring through mergers and acquisitions is important
Illustration of key terms and concepts
Preparation and discussion of practical examples, including mini cases
The course will have both a theoretical and practical framework with real examples drawn from actual companies, local and international
Activities and Break-out groups
The program is ideal for:
Financial officers, controllers, and accountants
Treasurers, corporate planning, and business development professionals
Sales and marketing professionals
Managers of any departments/function who can benefit from an understanding of the financial aspects of analysis, planning, and control
Middle and junior management as a useful element in their career advancement
Day 1
Corporate value and shareholder value
The agency problem and corporate governance
The context of financial analysis and decision-making
Day 2
Ratio analysis and business performance
Economic Value Added (EVA) and predicting financial distress
Day 3
Standard costing and variance analysis
Cash forecasts and cash budgets and sensitivity analysis
Day 4
Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR)
Day 5
Business valuation
Business Restructuring and Reorganisations