An intensive professional development training course on
Master Class: Accounting & Finance
Mastering Accounting & Finance
Modules
This training course is split into two modules:
Module I - Accounting, Decision Making & Financial Communication
Module II - Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Why Choose Master Class: Accounting & Finance Training Course?
The Accounting & Finance Master Class is designed to provide professionals with an in-depth understanding of the critical role accounting and finance play in today’s business environment. This Accounting & Finance Training Course offers an MBA-level experience, combining expert instruction, interactive discussions, and team exercises to develop essential financial acumen.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting, management accounting, and investment decision-making. This course delves into the collection, recording, analysis, and presentation of financial data, ensuring professionals can make informed and strategic decisions. A strong emphasis is placed on corporate governance, financial risk management, and resource allocation, equipping professionals with the tools needed to drive business success.
This Accounting & Finance Course Will Cover:
- Core financial functions and accounting systems – Understanding the role of financial management in business success.
- Financial statements analysis – Mastering the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Budgeting and business control – Utilising financial data for strategic decision-making.
- Investment evaluation techniques – Identifying and selecting the most profitable business opportunities.
- Financial risk management – Understanding and mitigating financial risks effectively.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Accounting & Finance Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Prepare and interpret financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Apply accounting techniques to enhance business profitability and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate and analyse corporate financial reports for better strategic decision-making.
- Assess and appraise investment opportunities to maximise business wealth.
- Identify, quantify, and manage financial risks within their organisations.
The Course Content
Module 1: Accounting, Decision Making & Financial Communication
- The importance of accounting information
- The role of the Finance Function
- The accounting equation and financial accounting systems
- Recording facts and applying judgement
- Preparing the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
- Accounting principles and accounting standards
- The format and contents of the Income Statement
- The format and contents of the Balance Sheet
- The effect of depreciation and impairment on profit
- Identifying and valuing inventory
- Preparing the Cash flow Statement
- The importance of cash flow in business
- Collecting and analyzing costs
- The structure of direct and indirect costs
- Dealing with overheads – absorption costing or ABC?
- Cost-Volume-Profit and break even analysis
- Decision making – make or buy
- Decision making – the effect of limiting factors
- Corporate planning and corporate objectives implemented through budgeting
- The budgeting process and timescale
- Sales budget forecasting techniques
- Cascading the budgets across the whole business
- Preparing functional budgets and the cash budget
- Budgeting principles, methodologies and applications
- Monthly management reporting
- Setting and using standards
- Identifying and calculating variances
- Operating and planning variances – who is responsible?
- Measuring responsibility centre performance, ROI, RI, and EVA
- Non-financial performance – the Balanced Scorecard
Module 2: Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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