Course Description
This intensive 10-day MBA-level course provides a comprehensive understanding of finance and accounting principles essential for business leadership. Participants will develop expertise in financial management, accounting practices, and strategic decision-making, equipping them with the skills to drive organizational success in today's competitive business environment.
Learning Objectives
- Develop proficiency in financial statement analysis and interpretation
- Master key accounting principles and their application in business contexts
- Understand advanced financial management techniques and strategies
- Enhance decision-making skills using financial and accounting information
- Gain insights into corporate finance, investment analysis, and risk management
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Accounting fundamentals and the accounting cycle
- Financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Day 2: Financial Statement Analysis
- Ratio analysis: Liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios
- Trend analysis and common-size statements
- DuPont analysis
- Interpreting financial statements for decision-making
Day 3: Managerial Accounting
- Cost behavior and cost-volume-profit analysis
- Activity-based costing
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Responsibility accounting and performance evaluation
Day 4: Corporate Finance Fundamentals
- Time value of money
- Risk and return concepts
- Capital budgeting techniques
- Cost of capital and capital structure decisions
Day 5: Financial Markets and Instruments
- Overview of financial markets and institutions
- Equity and debt securities
- Derivatives and financial engineering
- Foreign exchange markets
Day 6: Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Modern portfolio theory
- Asset allocation strategies
- Equity and fixed income valuation models
- Performance measurement and attribution
Day 7: Risk Management and Financial Planning
- Enterprise risk management frameworks
- Financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Long-term financial planning and forecasting
- Scenario analysis and stress testing
Day 8: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring
- Valuation methods for M&A
- Deal structuring and financing
- Post-merger integration
- Corporate restructuring strategies
Day 9: International Financial Management
- Global financial markets and currency risk management
- International capital budgeting
- Transfer pricing and tax considerations
- Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
Day 10: Ethical Considerations and Financial Leadership
- Ethical issues in finance and accounting
- Corporate governance best practices
- Sustainability and ESG reporting
- Strategic financial leadership
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial statements
- Enhanced decision-making skills using financial and accounting information
- Improved understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies
- Developed strategic financial leadership capabilities for career advancement
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
