Financial Analysis and Business Decisions for Non-Finance Managers
Accounting & Finance
SGD 2,316.25
(SGD 269.88 after MAX Funding)
TBA
NUS Business School
Basic
Overview
Enhance your business acumen and financial analysis skills
Business performance is measured using financial statements. Management is expected to create value for the company. To create value, a good grasp of financial principles is absolutely essential. However, many non-financial managers do not fully grasp financial and accounting concepts. Value will not be optimised when this happens. In this workshop you will enhance your business acumen and financial analysis skills. After this, you will be better at making business decisions and taking your business to the next level!
This course uses accelerated learning methodology to provide an impactful learning experience. Actual annual reports of public-listed companies, real-life case studies and financial news will be used to provide realistic learning experiences and direct transfer of learning to the workplace. This is a hands-on workshop that focuses on the practical applications of accounting and financial principles in a business environment. Complex technical jargon will be explained in simple layman terms.
This workshop will enhance participants business acumen and financial analysis skills. After the training, participants will be able to better:
- Understand common accounting and finance terminology
- Appreciate the rationale behind accounting and financial policies
- Make business decisions
- Manage operations to achieve better financial results
- Analyse financial information in annual reports
- Monitor financial performance
- Manage financial risks
- Appreciate corporate strategy and KPIs set by senior management
- Ask insightful questions about a company’s finances and business strategy
- Communicate more effectively with finance department
Outline
Day 1
Module 1: Balance Sheet
Analysing strength, risk and stability
- How is a business funded?
- How is a company’s net worth determined?
- Analyse if the company is facing bankruptcy risk
- Importance of working capital management
- Improving balance sheet liquidity
Module 2: Income Statement
Analysing performance and operating efficiency
- Cash vs Accrual accounting systems
- Strengths and limitations of accrual accounting
- Computing profit margins
- EBITDA
- Why profitable companies can still go bust
Module 3: Cash Flow Statement
Analysing health and sustainability
- Cash balance vs Cash flow
- How to tell if a business cash flow is sustainable
- Where cash might be stuck in the company and how to free it up
- Sustainable vs non-sustainable cash flow pattern
- Impact of working capital changes on cash flow
Day 2
Module 4: Profitability Management
Identifying profit drivers through Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Model
- Understanding impact of changes in volume, cost and selling price on profit
- Comprehending cost behavior and impact: fixed vs variable costs
- Break-even analysis
- Contribution margin analysis
- Operating leverage
Module 5: Capital Budgeting
Evaluating project financial viability and feasibility
- Capital budgeting
- Why is it important?
- 4 stages of capital budgeting
- Payback method
- Time value of money
- Net Present Value (NPV) analysis
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR) analysis
- Comparison of payback, NPV and IRR methods
- Weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
- Assessing project risk
Day 3
Module 6: Financial Ratios Analysis
Learn how to size up a company quickly using financial ratios
- Valuation
- Efficiency
- Liquidity
- Solvency
- Profitability
Case Study and assessment
Who Should Attend
Executives, Managers, Entrepreneurs
Application Procedure & Deadline
Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 2 weeks in advance.
Pre-Requisites
None.
Fees & Funding
| Self-Sponsored | SME (ETSS Scheme) Company-Sponsored |
Non-SME Company-Sponsored |
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| Course Fees | S$2,316.25 | S$2,316.25 | S$2,316.25 |
| Singapore Citizens & PRs | S$694.88 | S$269.88 | S$694.88 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES Scheme) | S$269.88 | S$269.88 | S$269.88 |
The above prices are quoted in Singapore dollars (SGD), inclusive of 9% GST.
Faculty
LEE, Yen Teik
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