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Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance

Effective Financial Management in an Uncertain World
Coventry Academy - Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
5
Days

Course Schedules

 London
 17-21 Feb 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 05-09 May 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 09-13 Jun 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 11-15 Aug 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 13-17 Oct 2025
 $5,950
 London
 24-28 Nov 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 22-26 Dec 2025
 $5,950

Training course overview

Every manager aspires to contribute to a successful corporation, but achieving this requires collaboration with key stakeholders, including shareholders, bankers, customers, suppliers, and employees. These stakeholders play a vital role in any significant decision-making process.

This Coventry Academy training course is designed for both financial and non-financial managers, providing an introduction to critical aspects of financial management, risk management, and corporate governance essential for sustainable growth. Participants will learn how to allocate resources effectively, drive profitable growth, and address environmental and ethical concerns while managing risks. Equip yourself with the skills to navigate today’s challenges and prepare for future demands!

What are the goals?

By attending this Coventry Academy training course, you should achieve these goals:

  • Understand and Evaluate Corporate Financial Reports
  • Determine the Best Mix and Sources of Finance for Your Business
  • Identify and Appraise Investments That Will Add Value to Your Business
  • Recognise, Quantify, and Control the Main Business Risks
  • Understand the Principles of Good Corporate Governance

Who is this training course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is suitable for Middle and Senior Managers who have responsibility for Divisional or Organizational success, as well as Consultants and Professionals who support them. For example:

  • Operational Managers
  • Financial Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Board Level Executives and Non-Executives
  • Legal and Compliance Officers

Course Outline

Day One: Finance and Financial Information
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Developing a Strategic Financial Plan
  • Financial Information: Internal & External
  • Evaluating Financial Performance to improve Liquidity, Profitability & Efficiency
  • Working Capital Management
  • Cash Flow Statements and Calculating Free Cash Flow
Day Two: Financing the Business and the Cost of Capital
  • Sources of Long Term & Short Term Finance
  • The Optimum Capital Structure – Equity or Debt?
  • Calculating the Cost of Equity and Meeting Shareholder Expectations
  • Calculating the Cost of Debt – Fixed or Floating Rate
  • The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Day Three: CAPEX - Analysis of Investment Decisions
  • Strategic Issues facing Organisations Today
  • Preparing Project Cash Flow Forecasts in Excel
  • Capital Investment 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 - RAROC
Day Four: Financial Risk Management
  • Risk and Uncertainty in Business
  • Identifying & Measuring Financial Risk
  • How to Manage Risk – The Four Ts
  • Managing Exchange Rate Risk
  • Managing Commodity Price Risk
  • Managing Interest Rate Risk
Day Five: Corporate Governance
  • Recognising the needs of stakeholders
  • The Role and Scope of Corporate Governance
  • Agency Theory: The Role of Directors & Shareholders
  • The Role of External & Internal Auditors
  • The Role of the Audit Committee
  • Emerging trends in Corporate Governance

The certificate

  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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