Finance, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Course
Course Overview
| Course Title | Finance, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Introduction
This course offers insights into the main factors that are essential to the successful financial management of corporations. In an uncertain economic environment managers need to be aware of the power and importance of key stakeholders – shareholders, bankers, customers and suppliers. Managers need to efficiently allocate resources, whilst recognizing environmental and ethical concerns, controlling risks, and effectively communicating strategy and performance.
This course will introduce delegates to the terminology and techniques that are commonly used in corporate finance, and will provide significant experience in terms of content, discussion, and case study working.
Duration
5 Days
Course Objectives
- Understand and evaluate corporate financial reports
- Determine sources of capital, and capital structure
- Identify and appraise wealth-generating investments
- Recognise, quantify, and control financial risk
- Apply principles of good corporate governance
Course Modules
Course Outline
Finance and financial information
- The meaning and importance of finance in business
- The importance of financial information – internal and external
- The corporate annual report and the financial statements
- Capital employed: long – term assets and working capital
- Analysing financial statements for profitability, liquidity, efficiency & financial structure
- Investment ratios and market data sources
Financing the Business and Capital Structure
- Sources and types of long term finance
- Sources and types of short term finance
- Calculating the Cost of Equity – what your shareholders expect
- Calculating the Cost of Debt – it depends on your credit rating
- The weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
- Choosing the best mix of equity and debt
CAPEX - Analysis of Investment Decisions
- Growing your business with new investment projects
- Preparing spreadsheet forecasts for investment appraisal
- Basic appraisal techniques: Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) and Payback
- Discounted cash flow appraisal techniques: NPV and IRR
- Capital Rationing and the Profitability Index (PI)
- Dealing with risk in investment appraisal
Financial Risk Management
- Risk and uncertainty in business
- How to manage risk – the four Ts
- Financing risk and operating risk
- Foreign currency risk management
- Interest rate risk management
- Role of Internal Audit, Audit Committee, and Chief Risk Officer
Corporate Governance
- Recognising the needs of stakeholders
- The origins and development of corporate governance
- Corporate governance codes and regulation
- The role of the Board of Directors
- International corporate governance and the OECD
- Emerging trends in corporate governance
Course Administration
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at the Tech For Development 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 & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
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