- Financial analysis and diagnosis - Balance sheet balances (FRN, BFR, Cash flow), net debt and financial analysis ratios. Analyze financial structure, liquidity and solvency.
- Operating cash flow - Know how to calculate and analyze cash flow and free cash flow using direct and indirect methods. Know how to make forecasts. Cash and WCR management and optimization - Know how to calculate cash flows - Know how to establish cash positions - €/currencies - Calculate and interpret the main current asset turnover ratios (DSO, DPO, DII). - be able to draw up and reconcile cash flow forecasts - master methods for optimizing cash flow and WCR in conjunction with operational staff
- Off-balance sheet commitments - Off-balance sheet commitments
- Financial statements and appendices - Balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity, ICOs, appendices
- Cash management - Mastering cash management tools : - Cash management techniques: cash pooling, SEPA - Master the nature of settlements and processing techniques - Know and know how to use operational levers for cash optimization - Understand banking circuits and conditions, and interest rates - Understand payment methods and know how to contribute to their development
- Financial information and the Universal Reference Document - Present account analyses and half-yearly and annual accounting and financial reporting, quarterly information and segment reporting. Understand the content of the Reference Document and how to read it.
- LT and CT financing methods - Understanding the main LT and CT financing methods
Improvement
Target audience
- Financial directors and controllers
- Chartered accountants, statutory auditors
- Financial members of management committees
- Non-financial members of management committees
2 day
Financial analysis training
Prerequisites
Participants must have a basic understanding of accounting and corporate finance, or have completed the “Financial Analysis – Level 1” [FHANFI] course .
Objectives
◗ Understand the structure of financial statements and the limitations of their analysis.
◗ Calculate the key ratios used in financial analysis (indicators of financial health and performance).
◗ Identify the main risk areas, pitfalls to avoid, and alert levels.
◗ Apply the key adjustments needed to ensure the reliability of the analysis.
◗ Take a step back to assess the situation.
Training program
◗ Understanding the methodological approach
– The Corporate Financial Cycle
– The 4 Key Areas of Analysis
– The Approach and Diagnosis
✔ ASSESS | Knowledge Assessment Quiz
✔ UNDERSTAND | Summary Sheet: What Should You Look For and Where Can You Find the Information?
◗ In-depth analysis of margins and profitability
– Scissors Effect – Break-Even Point and Operating Leverage
– Non-operating effects
– Margins, SIG (Interim Management Balances), and their trends
✔ EVALUATE | Knowledge assessment quiz
✔ APPLY | Practical case studies on the topics covered
✔ UNDERSTAND | Summary sheet: What should you look for, and where can you find the information?
◗ Analyze the financial structure of the balance sheet and economic assets
– Analyzing the Balance Sheet and Off-Balance-Sheet Information
– Maintenance and Growth Investments
– Intangible Assets and Specific Challenges
– Working Capital Requirements Dynamics
– Capital Intensity and Asset Turnover
✔ ASSESS | Knowledge acquisition assessment quiz
✔ APPLY | Practical case studies on the topics covered
✔ UNDERSTAND | Summary sheet: What should you look for, and where can you find the information?
◗ Understanding the financing structure and related risks
– Equity: Changes and Return
– Financial Debt and Leverage
– Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, and Cash Flow Statement
✔ EVALUATE | Knowledge Assessment Quiz
✔ APPLY | Practical Case Studies on the Topics Covered
✔ UNDERSTAND | Summary Sheet: What Should You Look For and Where Can You Find the Information?
◗ Financial performance measurement
– Financial Autonomy
– Solvency and Liquidity
– Economic and Financial Profitability
✔ EVALUATE | Knowledge Assessment Quiz
✔ APPLY | Practical Case Studies on the Topics Covered
✔ UNDERSTAND | Summary Sheet: What Should You Look For and Where Can You Find the Information?
Why choose this course?
Far from providing a set of ratios to be applied to all types of companies, this highly business-oriented training course gives you the keys to understanding financial statements, taking into account the industry, growth models, and financing methods.
There, you'll learn how to make the most of the available information.
By the end of this training, participants will also be able to determine whether a company has used accounting techniques to defer income or other transactions designed to improve its financial statements.
Teaching and assessment methods
Before the training: Submit your expectations via your online portal 15 days before the training begins and complete a self-assessment of your skills.
Teaching Methods: A variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, encourage active participation, and reinforce learning through experimentation and practice.
Educational materials: presentation materials, reference materials (summary sheets, tables, etc.), and other resources available in your account.
During the training: theoretical concepts are alternated with examples drawn from real-life cases. Participants are given the opportunity to engage in role-playing exercises. Numerous practical exercises allow participants to demonstrate their mastery of the skills as the training progresses.
Training monitoring and evaluation: attendance sheet and certificate of completion. Immediate and post-training evaluations conducted using the LearnEval platform.
Price
2,090 EXCL.
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