SCHEDULE
| Dates | Venue | Category |
| 5-9 June 2023 | Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia | Finance – Accounting |
| 11-15 June 2023 | Dubai – United Arab Emirates | Finance – Accounting |
| 19-23 June 2023 | Port Moresby – Papua New Guinea | Finance – Accounting |
| 20-24 November 2023 | Bangkok – Thailand | Finance – Accounting |
INTRODUCTION
Financial analysis skills are crucial for effective managers. Major business decisions require good comprehension and analysis of accounting concepts and financial statements. Managers are also required to prepare business plans and the required financial budget. It also assists managers to prepare for better decision making in proposing for Operating Expenditure (OPEX) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and preparing the organization for listed on the stock exchange.
This 5-days practical skills workshop aims to equip non-accounting/finance managers with the knowledge, skills and tools required to understand finance concepts and analyze financial statements as well as developing the ability to convert business plan to financial budgets and engage in the corporate exercise decision of raising funds and getting the company listed on the stock exchange.
A practical “business-critical” approach using real case studies will be used throughout the workshops.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Able to read and clearly understand financial statements of group accounts.
- Understand fundamental accounting concepts.
- Identifying the major accounting issues.
- Learn to interpret financial ratios.
- Develop an analytical mind in analyzing financial reports.
- Understand a company’s financial position and how is its business performance compares with others in the same industry via ratio analysis and interpretation.
- Understand the structure and major elements in audited financial statements.
- Detecting signs of financial distress and decision making.
- Assess the impact of CAPEX on project profitability as well as organization’s profitability.
- Preparing the Operational (OPEX) and Capital Expenditure(CAPEX) budgets.
- Able to determine the valuation of an organization.
- Preparing for the public listing of an organization.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Non-Accounting Managers, Executives, Professionals who need to make critical Business and Managerial decisions based on practical understanding and analysis of company financial statements.
COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1: From Business Plan to Financial Plan
All Financial objectives are derived from a business plan.
- Phase 1 : From Vision to Financial Success.
- Phase 2 : From Success to Growth
- Growth Strategies: 1.Organic. 2. Acquisition.3. Public Listing
Session 2: Corporate Structure of a Business Enterprise
- Purpose and benefits of setting up a Limited Liability Corporation (Sendirian Berhad).
- Roles & Responsibilities of Shareholders; Board of Directors, Managing Director
- Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Internal and External auditors and their roles and responsibilities.
- Corporate Governance; Roles & Responsibilities of Directors, Internal and External Auditors.
Session 3: Fundamental Accounting Concepts
- What is financial accounting all about.
- Accounting Equation-the key element in the Balance Sheet.
- Preparation of financial accounts in accordance with 15 key accounting conventions.
- What are the different types of Capital Expenditure and how does it impact the financial report of an organization.
- Key difference between Depreciation and Amortization.
Session 4: How To Read Financial Statements Of Companies
Understanding the typical structure and major elements in audited financial statements:
Balance Sheet
- Current Assets,
- Non Current Assets (Fixed Assets)
- Current Liabilities,
- Non Current Liabilities
- Equity
Income Statements
- Manufacturing and Trading Account
- Trading & Profit & Loss Account
- Profit and Loss Account
Cash Flow Statements
- Cash Flow from Operations, Investment, Finance.
GROUP FINANCIAL REPORTING
- Principles of Consolidated Accounts Reporting
Session 5: Major Financial Ratios and Determining the Financial Situation
- Computation of key accounting ratios
- Profitability
- Operational Efficiency
- Liquidity
- Capital
- Gearing
- Analysis and interpretation of the accounting ratios.
- Identification of the key areas of financial concerns and decision making.
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) investment and it’s financial impact.
Session 6: Financial Scandals
- What are financial scandals and how does it arise.
- Types of financial scandals.
Session 7: From Business Plan to Financial Plan- Budgeting Techniques
- Preparing a Business Plan and Developing the required Financial Budget.
- Making Strategic decisions to improve the budget financial outcomes.
Session 8: Capital Budgeting
- What is Capital Budgeting ?
- The three key techniques of Capital Budgeting:
- Payback Method
- Return of Capital Employed
- Net Present Value
- Internal Rate of Return
Session 9: Fund Raising strategy
- Increasing Share Capital
- Short Term Loan
- Long Term Loan
- Convertible Loan
- Derivatives
Session 10: Organic Growth and Acquisition Growth Strategy
- Under what situation does a company consider whether it will grow organically or through acquisition
Session 11: Company Valuation
- How can we determine the valuation of an organization.
- Exit Strategy through Public Listing.