Operational and Financial Budgets Preparation Skills
Overview:
Introduction:
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, the participants will be able to:
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Learn about evolving financial systems amidst increasing business risks.
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Understand the new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their impact on global and Arab business.
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Master cash flow analysis for informed decision-making and financial strength assessment.
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Explore tools for predicting financial performance and assessing organizational success.
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Address professional challenges in applying accounting standards.
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Develop practical skills in financial risk management.
Target Audience:
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Financial planning managers and account heads.
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Financial managers in companies and institutions.
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Controllers in the financial sector.
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Accountants and bookkeepers.
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Financial analysts.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Evolution of International Accounting Standards:
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Evolution of International Accounting Systems.
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Cancellation of International Accounting Standards (IAS) in 2011.
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Adaptation to international standards.
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Joint Project by IASB & FASB (2005-2011).
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Introduction of Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2010.
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Establishment of the IFRS Foundation.
Unit 2:
Financial Statements Presentation and Adaptation under IFRS:
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Financial statements presentation under IFRS 2010 and IAS.
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Adaptation to (IFRS) DRAFT - 7 IAS - 1 IAS.
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Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows Statement presentation.
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Supplementary explanations included.
Unit 3:
Modern Strategies in Financial Performance Analysis:
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Modern strategies in reporting and analyzing financial performance.
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Horizontal and vertical analysis of financial data.
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Measurement of financial indicators.
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Benchmarking.
Unit 4:
Strategic Financial Analysis of Statements:
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Strategic financial analysis of financial statements.
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Strategic analysis of the Balance Sheet.
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Assessment of efficiency and activity ratios.
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Examination of cash flow statements.
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Evaluation of liquidity and leverage ratios.
Unit 5:
Trend Analysis and Evaluation of Revenue and Costs:
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Revenue and cost trend analysis in the Comprehensive Income Statement.
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Evaluation of non-operating income and expenses.
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Examination of gross and operating margins.
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Comparative assessment of cash flows in the Cash Flow Statement.