Training Course on Advanced Financial Management

Course Description

An in-depth analysis of financial management in corporations with emphasis on decision making. Working capital management, short-term and long-term financing, mergers, business failures, and reorganizations are considered in depth with and extension of the valuation concepts presented in the basic financial management course.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course on Advanced Financial Management, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic conceptual and practical skills that enable a student as a manager to increase the intrinsic value of the firm.
• Understand the financial environment and decision making rooted in current financial theory and the current state of world economic condition.
• Understand the general nature of financial principles, and major financial decisions of corporations.
• Understand the concepts of risk and return; asset and debt pricing; cost of capital; capital structure; capital budgeting; financial analysis and forecasting; financial decisions and market efficiency; working capital; derivatives; portfolio management.

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work, exploration of relevant issues collaborative strength training, performance measurement, and workshops of participants’ displays, all of which adhere to the highest standards of training. The training technique is built on learning by doing, with lecturers using a learner-centered approach to engage participants and provide tasks that allow them to apply what they’ve learned. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Course Content

Module 1: Role of Senior Financial Advisers in Multinational Organizations

• Role and responsibility of Senior Financial Executive/Advisor
• Financial strategy formulation
• Ethical and governance issues
• Management of international trade and finance
• Strategic business and financial planning for multinational organizations
• Dividend policy in multinationals and transfer pricing

Module 2: Advanced Investment Appraisal

• Discounted cash flow techniques
• Application of option pricing theory in investment decisions
• Impact of financing on investment decisions and adjusted present values
• Valuation and the use of free cash flows
• International investment and financing decisions

Module 3: Acquisitions and Mergers

• Acquisitions and mergers versus other growth strategies
• Valuation for acquisitions and mergers
• Regulatory framework and processes

• Financing acquisitions and mergers

Module 4: Corporate Reconstruction and Reorganization

• Financial reconstruction
• Business re-organization

Module 5: Treasury and Advanced Risk Management Techniques

• Role of the treasury function in multinationals
• Use of financial derivatives to hedge against forex risk
• Use of financial derivatives to hedge against interest rate risk

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

How to Book

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961