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This course will develop an understanding of the importance of financial reporting in the business. It will consider how the Annual Report provides an opportunity for the management of a company to account for its actions to the stockholders. The course will consider the framework imposed by accounting and financial reporting standards, corporate legislation, and the requirements of stock markets around the world.
The course will also consider how internal reporting contributes to the control of costs, identification and correction of problems, and how to make and implement profitable decisions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the new investment proposals – will they add value to their organization?
- Understand and use analytical tools and techniques
- Appreciate the importance of new investments in maintaining growth and competitiveness, and how these investments should be evaluated.
- Identify the role of accounting standards in the communication of financial results
- Apply key accounting standards to their respective enterprises
- Understand the role of audit
- Increase awareness of techniques in financial analysis and capital appraisal
- Understand the business risk
- Increase the ability to identify problem areas
- Increase the confidence to tackle new situations
Targeted Audience:
- Financial Accounting Team Members
- Financial Planning and Budgeting Professionals
- Strategic Planning and Head Office Team Members
- Corporate Communication and Investor Relations Professionals
- Investment Analysts and Advisers
- Auditors and Tax Managers
