Fundamentals of Finance Programme Course

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Fundamentals of Finance Programme Course

Course Overview:

The Fundamentals of Finance program is aimed at practitioners in other disciplines who want to acquire knowledge in the area of finance and its application in business decision making.

By the end of the course, participants are expected to have the knowledge of, and the ability to analyze financial accounts, utilize the financial information in resolving business issues, and create solutions that enhance profitability.

This course will address the main topics of Statement of cash flows, financial policies, capital structure, discounted cash flow methods, among other topics. Participants will also study mergers and acquisitions with emphasis on performance evaluation, synergy and allocation of resources.

This program employs actual case studies and group interactions which makes it appropriate for individuals who wish to enhance their understanding of financial matters and the role of finance and strategy in creating value for shareholders.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this Fundamentals of Finance Program, you will be able to:

Understand how to read and interpret a company’s financial statements
Gain the skills to apply financial information to business problems and make sound business decisions
Understand how operating decisions can be used to improve financial results
Understand how strategy and finance be combined to create value for shareholders

Who Should Attend?

Fundamentals of Finance Program is ideal for:

Professionals from all disciplines looking to gain a firm foundation in global finance.
No previous financial education is required.

Course Outlines:

Program Introduction & Learning Outcomes

Using Financial Information Intelligently
Analyzing the Statement of Cash Flows
Measures of Business Performance
Applying the DuPont System

Discounted Cash Flow

Using Discounted Cash Flow
Discounted Cash Flow Applications
Group Discussion: Case Study

Financial Strategy and Capital Structure

Financial Strategy (continued)
Current Global Financial Situation
Group Discussion: A case study

Mergers and Acquisitions

Alternative types of mergers and when one might be preferred over another.
Mergers and Acquisitions (continued)
How to value and acquisition candidates.
How to identify and value synergies that can result from combining the right two businesses together.
deal with difficult issues such as diversification vs. focus,
choosing appropriate metrics, allocating resources,
Measuring the cost of capital, and the best ways to deal with risk.
How that has led to superior financial performance for more than 50 years.