MBA in Finance & Accounting: Mastering Business Financials Event, 09.Nov.2025

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