Learning Goals
The objective of this course is to provide participants with the understanding and tools to undertake financial analysis. Participants will be able to:
- Understand how financial statements are produced
- Analyse company accounts to identify risks, strengths and weaknesses
- Use costing and other financial analyses to support decision making
Methods and Tools
- Workshops will be used to provide participants with the opportunity to apply the tools presented
- Extensive discussions among participants will facilitate a dynamic and interactive learning environment
Target Group
- Managers / directors / General Managers / Entrepreneurs, who wants to learn the fundamentals of enterprise finance and increase his/her management skills through applying relevant financial tools.
Content
Part 1 – How is the Finance born with the creation of an enterprise
Part 2 – Financial statement: objectives, structure, content
- Statement of profit or loss
- Statement of financial position
- Statement of cash flows
- Statement of changes in equity
Part 3 – Financial statements analysis: financial ratios
- Financial structure
- Performance
- Liquidity
- Investment valuation
- Rating and scoring
Part 4 – Projects: decision making process
- Net Present value of future cash flows
- Internal Rate of Return
- Pay-back period