Course Overview:
This course, offered at IRES, is designed to provide participants with advanced knowledge and tools to make strategic financial decisions in complex business environments. It covers sophisticated financial management topics such as capital budgeting, risk management, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial forecasting. The course focuses on improving financial analysis skills and decision-making capabilities, helping participants to optimize an organization’s financial performance and navigate global financial challenges. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, participants will enhance their ability to manage financial resources effectively in both private and public sector organizations.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Chief financial officers (CFOs)
- Finance directors and managers
- Corporate finance professionals
- Investment managers and financial controllers
- Accountants, auditors, and financial consultants
- Professionals involved in strategic financial decision-making
Personal Impact:
- Develop advanced financial management skills to handle complex financial challenges.
- Enhance your ability to assess risks, make informed capital budgeting decisions, and optimize capital structure.
- Gain practical experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and financial modeling.
Organizational Impact:
- Improve the financial decision-making processes within the organization.
- Enhance the company’s ability to manage financial risks and allocate capital effectively.
- Strengthen financial performance through better forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply advanced techniques in capital budgeting, including risk analysis and option pricing.
- Develop effective financial strategies for managing corporate growth and financial risks.
- Perform comprehensive financial forecasting and develop strategic financial models.
- Understand the financial implications of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
- Enhance organizational financial performance through better financial planning and resource allocation.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Capital Budgeting and Investment Appraisal
- Advanced techniques in capital budgeting: NPV, IRR, and MIRR
- Risk-adjusted discount rates and scenario analysis
- Option pricing in investment decisions
- Practical Exercise: Applying advanced capital budgeting techniques in real-world scenarios
Module 2: Corporate Finance and Capital Structure Optimization
- Theories of capital structure and financial leverage
- Assessing the cost of capital and optimal capital structure
- Dividend policy and its impact on shareholder value
- Case Study: Optimizing capital structure for a multinational corporation
Module 3: Financial Risk Management
- Identifying and managing financial risks: market, credit, and operational risks
- Tools for hedging financial risks: derivatives, options, and futures
- Building a comprehensive risk management framework
- Practical Exercise: Developing a risk management strategy for a financial institution
Module 4: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring
- Valuation techniques for mergers and acquisitions
- Synergies and post-merger integration
- Corporate restructuring strategies: spin-offs, divestitures, and LBOs
- Case Study: Analyzing a real-world M&A transaction and its financial implications
Module 5: Financial Forecasting and Strategic Planning
- Building dynamic financial models for forecasting
- Scenario analysis and stress testing in financial planning
- Linking financial forecasts to strategic objectives and business goals
- Real-life Project: Creating a financial forecast model for a business expansion plan
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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