An intensive professional development training course on
Certificate in Finance,
Risk Management
& Corporate Governance
Effective Financial Management in an Uncertain World
Why Choose this Training Course?
The Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance training course offers vital knowledge and skills for effectively managing finance and financial risk. This comprehensive program equips delegates with a solid grasp of finance terminology and contemporary risk management techniques, aimed at enhancing performance and returns while mitigating risks.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the principles of effective corporate governance and its benefits for organizations and stakeholders. By the end of the course, delegates will be well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to their workplace with a thorough understanding of both financial management and governance best practices.
This AZTech training course will feature:
- The latest financial tools and techniques to evaluate financial performance
- Methods to improve efficiency, profitability and liquidity
- The evaluation of sources of finance and investment decisions
- Identification, measurement and management of financial risk
- The role of corporate governance in effectively meeting the needs of all major stakeholders
What are the Goals?
By the end of this AZTech training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and evaluate corporate financial reports
- Determine sources of capital, and capital structure
- Identify and appraise wealth-generating investments
- Recognise, quantify, and control financial risk
- Apply principles of good corporate governance
Who is this Training Course for?
This AZTech training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Professionals who wish to improve their finance knowledge and skills
- Members of the operational management team
- Professional who have influence over operational or strategic decisions
- Consultants who provide advice on operations or strategy
- Managers who have responsibility for the management of risk
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This AZTech training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes practical case studies, simulation, discussion, video and PowerPoint presentation. The techniques will not only ensure understanding but will also develop transferable skills to enable delegates to make a positive difference in the workplace.
The Course Content
Day One: Finance and Financial Information
- Finance & Accounting
- Developing a Strategic Financial Plan
- Financial Information: Internal & External
- Evaluating Financial Performance to improve Liquidity, Profitability & Efficiency
- Working Capital Management
- Cash Flow Statements and Calculating Free Cash Flow
Day Two: Financing the Business and the Cost of Capital
- Sources of Long Term & Short Term Finance
- The Optimum Capital Structure – Equity or Debt?
- Calculating the Cost of Equity and Meeting Shareholder Expectations
- Calculating the Cost of Debt – Fixed or Floating Rate
- The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
- The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Day Three: CAPEX - Analysis of Investment Decisions
- Strategic Issues facing Organisations Today
- Preparing Project Cash Flow Forecasts in Excel
- Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques: Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) and Payback
- Discounted Cash Flow Appraisal Techniques: NPV and IRR
- Capital Rationing and the Profitability Index (PI)
- Dealing with Risk in Investment Appraisal - RAROC
Day Four: Financial Risk Management
- Risk and Uncertainty in Business
- Identifying & Measuring Financial Risk
- How to Manage Risk – The Four Ts
- Managing Exchange Rate Risk
- Managing Commodity Price Risk
- Managing Interest Rate Risk
Day Five: Corporate Governance
- Recognising the needs of stakeholders
- The Role and Scope of Corporate Governance
- Agency Theory: The Role of Directors & Shareholders
- The Role of External & Internal Auditors
- The Role of the Audit Committee
- Emerging trends in Corporate Governance
The Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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