Course Description
This intensive 5-day course provides finance professionals with advanced tools and techniques for financial statement analysis, corporate valuation, and strategic decision-making. Participants will learn to interpret complex financial data, apply sophisticated valuation models, and make informed financial recommendations. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical case studies to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
Learning Objectives
- Master advanced financial statement analysis techniques
- Develop proficiency in various corporate valuation methodologies
- Enhance financial modeling and forecasting skills
- Improve strategic decision-making based on financial analysis
- Gain insights into industry-specific financial metrics and benchmarks
Course Modules
Day 1: Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
- In-depth analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Ratio analysis and trend analysis
- Quality of earnings assessment
- Off-balance sheet analysis
Day 2: Corporate Valuation Techniques
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis
- Comparable company analysis
- Precedent transaction analysis
- Asset-based valuation methods
Day 3: Financial Modeling and Forecasting
- Building integrated financial models
- Revenue and cost forecasting techniques
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Monte Carlo simulation
Day 4: Advanced Topics in Financial Analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions analysis
- Leveraged buyout (LBO) modeling
- Real options valuation
- Economic Value Added (EVA) analysis
Day 5: Strategic Financial Decision Making
- Capital structure optimization
- Dividend policy analysis
- Working capital management strategies
- Risk management and hedging techniques
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to conduct comprehensive financial analysis of any company
- Proficiency in applying various valuation techniques to real-world scenarios
- Skills to build sophisticated financial models for forecasting and decision-making
- Enhanced capability to provide strategic financial recommendations to management
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
