Advanced Financial and Statement Analysis for Business Planning and Decision Making

This interactive course will update and develop your skills in analyzing business activities. It will guide you through the key steps of analyzing financial statements, evaluating new investments, and measuring the performance of your organization. It will develop your ability to generate growth and improve profitability, as well as pinpoint problem areas for remedial action. You will have the opportunity to acquire skills and technical knowledge that will enable you to manage more effectively. The course will consider the key risks that organizations face in today’s uncertain economic, political, and physical environment. Effective risk management is of vital importance in the global business environment. The course will explore how organizations may analyze, manage, and mitigate/minimize their exposures to both business and financial risk. Throughout the course worked examples, exercises, and case studies will be used to ensure that delegates can relate their learning to real-world issues and problems. This course will highlight: The value of the annual report and accounts and other sources of key financial information Use of a range of tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate the financial position and financial performance Effective acquisition and use of financial resources Analysis and valuation of capital investment projects and businesses Analysis and management of the business and financial risk