Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, case studies, and group exercises to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the course.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the three pillars of corporate finance and distinguish between the different financing resources and investment opportunities
• Interpret the cash conversion cycle and predict if the organization is collecting receivables as scheduled, managing inventory properly and settling payables as per market guidelines
• Compute the weighted average cost of capital, examine the optimal capital structure and relate the company’s dividend policy to its capital structure
• Analyze capital investment decisions by applying payback, Net Present Value (NPV), discounted payback and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Employ diverse techniques in valuing equities using the income approach, market approach, residual income approach and asset based approach then make relevant investing and financing decisions

Target Audience

Finance professionals, finance managers, corporate controllers, financial controllers, treasury professionals, chief accountants, accounting managers, senior accountants, banking professionals, investment professionals, research analysts and corporate business professionals.

Target Competencies

• Understanding operating, investing and financing decisions
• Working capital management
• Capital investments decision making
• Calculating cost of capital
• Setting dividend policy
• Financial forecasting
• Equity valuation