Introduction
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
Course Objectives of Financial Analysis, Planning, and Control
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
Training Style of Financial Analysis, Planning, and Control
- 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
Target Audience of Financial Analysis, Planning, and Control
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
Training Outline of Financial Analysis, Planning, and Control
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
About London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.