Training Course on Financial Analysis and Accounting

Understanding an organization’s financial health and performance hinges on the vital components of financial accounting and analysis. The success or failure of any organization can often be attributed to the effectiveness of financial management. Financial accounting and analysis serve to furnish external stakeholders, such as management, investors, lenders, and analysts, with accurate and pertinent financial data. Consequently, this facilitates informed decision-making. This training course on financial analysis and accounting aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to analyze financial information and make informed business decisions. Furthermore, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and techniques utilized in preparing, interpreting, and analyzing the organization’s financial statements.

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Country	City	Dates
Kenya	Nairobi
Rwanda	Kigali
Uganda	Kampala
Kenya	Mombasa
South Sudan	Juba

Target Participants

This training is aimed at enhancing the skills of corporate finance professionals, CFOs, financial controllers, finance managers, financial analysts and business development analysts.

Course Duration

5 Days

What you will learn

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

Appreciate the significance of financial accounting and analysis in driving the overall advancement of the organization
Get a full grasp the financial landscape and its pertinence within their organization
Acquire expertise in accounting principles and standards to effectively oversee projects
Engage in strategic thinking and contribute to the alignment of the organization’s strategic management and budgeting processes
Employ best practices when formulating operating capital, and cash flow budgets and forecasts aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives
Comprehend and apply optimal working capital principles
Evaluate and implement essential concepts of cash and liquidity management within the organization

Course Outline

Introduction to Financial Accounting and Analysis

Importance of Financial Accounting
Key Concepts in Financial Accounting
Fundamentals of Financial Analysis
Understanding Basic Financial Statements
Structure of Financial Accounting Systems

The Financial Environment

Finance Managers
Financial Markets
Institutions of Finance
Instruments of Finance

Business Strategy & Accounting Analysis

Strategic Financial Planning
Inter-Relating Financial Planning and Strategy
Strategic and Tactical Approaches to Business Planning
The Links Between Strategy, Forecasting, Planning, Budgeting, Analysis
Comparative Statement Analysis
Capital Structure Optimization Models

Cash and Liquidity Management

Importance of Cash and Liquidity Management
Cash Flow Monitoring and Analysis
Cash Forecasting
Liquidity Planning
Working Capital Management
Liquidity Risk Management
Cash Preservation and Optimization

Capital Budgeting and Critical Thinking

Introduction to Capital Budgeting
Capital Budgeting Process
Evaluating Investment Proposals
Capital Budgeting Techniques
Capital Budgeting Controls

Working Capital, Short-Term Financing and Long-Term Financing

Introduction to Working Capital
Sources of Short-Term Working Capital
Sources of Long-Term Working Capital

Planning and Preparation of Forecasts

Fundamentals of Financial Forecasting
Types of Financial Forecasting
Steps in Financial Forecasting
Financial Forecasting Methods and Techniques

Training Approach for Financial Analysis and Accounting Course

Our seasoned trainers, with vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields, deliver this course. In the delivery of the course, they employ a mix of practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies in teaching. Additionally, participants receive training manuals and supplementary reference materials.

Certification on Financial Analysis and Accounting Training Course

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with an internationally recognized certificate. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that Altum Training and Research Institute is NITA certified. Read more.

Tailor-Made Course on Financial Analysis and Accounting

This course can be tailored to meet organization-wide needs. In order to learn more, contact us at info@altumtrainings.com.

Payment

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Additionally, accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request. Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training. Subsequently, proof of payment should be sent to info@altumtrainings.com.