course Guide 2018

Finance

f11 Financial Modelling and Decision MakingModern managers need to possess and master a variety of short and long-term financial decision-making techniques. This course will explore these techniques through a series of practical scenarios which illustrate how they can be used in the business environment. Excel is used extensively to develop a range of financial models to demonstrate technique application. The course will further explore the incorporation of risk and uncertainty into the decision-making process by using more advanced Excel, and will also explore scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis using Excel.

19-23 Feb 18 (London)25-29 Jun 18 (London)06-10 Aug 18 (London)22-26 Oct 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

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3 Understand different approaches to decision making 3 Make short term financial decisions 3 Develop Excel models to support short-term decision making 3 Understand different approaches to investment appraisal and the use of Excel to support these decisions

3 Use sensitivity and “what if” analyse to explore the impact of changing scenarios on decision outcomes

3 How to incorporate risk and uncertainty into decision making 3 How to build Excel spreadsheets to model risk and uncertainty and support sensitivity analysis

Finance

This practical and interactive course is aimed at managers working in a variety of positions. Financial decision makers wishing to develop their Excel skills would benefit from this course. Delegates wishing to attend should be competent in the use of Excel as the course is designed to improve delegates’ ability to use Excel to make decisions rather than to teach delegates to use Excel.

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Course Profile

Short-term Financial Decision Making Using Excel 3 Short-term financial decision making and its uses 3 Approaches to short-term financial decision making 3 Using Excel to improve short-term financial decision making

Decision Making Principles and Effective Use of Excel 3 Decision-making frameworks and level 3 Approaches to decision making 3 How Excel can support effective decision making

“This is my first time at LMC, I found the training centre excellent, they made my stay in London very comfortable”

Kaltham Al-ThaniQDB, Qatar

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Modelling Capital Investment Decisions Using Excel 3 Approaches to capital investment decisions 3 Relevant cash flow and investment decision making 3 Using excel to refine investment decision making

“What If” Analysis and Scenario Modelling 3 Changing the parameters of a financial model 3 Sensitivity Analysis 3 Using Excel to support scenario modelling

Decision Making under Risk and Uncertainty 3 The impact of risk and uncertainty on decision making 3 Incorporating risk and uncertainty into decision making 3 Using Excel to model risk and uncertainty

Finance

f11 Financial Modelling and Decision Making

f42 Strategic Financial Management

This course will enable delegates to understand and apply appropriate strategic financial management tools, evaluate financial management options and assess and evaluate proposed strategies in the context of management needs and organisational policies.

This programme will cover the principles, techniques and skills involved in effective strategic financial management; delegates will receive an understanding of the impact of financial management on corporate risk and how to contribute more effectively to corporate strategy by taking a more proactive and forward-looking approach.

22-26 Jan 18 (London)30 Apr-04 May 18 (London)23-27 Jul 18 (London)01-05 Oct 18 (London)10-14 Dec 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

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3 Understand the link between financial strategy and business strategy 3 Contribute more effectively to corporate strategy 3 Understand how to manage working capital to reduce risk and increase profitability 3 Appreciate the relative merits of different sources of finance 3 Understand the link between capital structure and risk 3 Be able to appraise capital investment projects using a number of approaches

Finance

This course is designed for finance professionals, senior business executives, strategic and business development planners and project managers who wish to enhance their skills and help direct the organisation towards a leading role in the global environment.This course assumes a working knowledge of financial accounting and financial statements though it is not necessary to be a qualified accountant to attend.

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Course Profile

Working Capital Management 3 Understanding the components of the cash operating cycle 3 Improving profitability through effective working capital management

Financial Strategy and its Links to Corporate Strategy 3 Establishing corporate objectives 3 Aligning business and financial objectives 3 Key financial management decisions

“Great thanks to the LMC staff for their efforts. Well organised.”

Eissa Al AnsariKOTC, Kuwait

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Sources of Finance 3 Debt finance 3 Equity finance 3 Making financing decisions

Capital Investment Appraisal 3 Non-discounted methods of appraisal 3 Discounted methods of appraisal 3 Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty in investment appraisal

Financial Risk and the Impact of Financing Decisions 3 An introduction to risk 3 Risk and its link to capital structure 3 Risk mitigation

Finance

f42 Strategic Financial Management

f23 Modern Approaches to Management AccountingThis course is designed to introduce delegates to accounting tools and techniques being used in modern business environments. It focusses on the growing role of the management accountant in making input into strategic decision to gain and maintain competitive advantage. It also explores how changes in environmental awareness are impacting on decision making and how this can be incorporated into accounting information. Different approaches to budgeting and control are explored as are approaches to performance management. Use of contemporary cases is a key feature of this course.

12-16 Mar 18 (London)24-28 Sep 18 (London)19-23 Nov 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

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3 Understand the concept of strategic management accounting and its application in a modern business environment

3 Recognise the key tools used in strategic management accounting 3 Appreciate the meaning and application of environmental management accounting and key tools used

3 Utilise the concept of beyond budgeting and its application 3 Implement customer profitability analysis to improve business performance 3 Understand the meaning of advanced performance management and the development of appropriate performance metrics.

Finance

This course is relevant to both senior financial and non-financial managers. For those financial managers with more than 10 years post qualification experience, this course will provide them with a valuable update on the use and application of contemporary accounting techniques. For non-financial managers this course introduces them to the potential of management accountancy to help drive business performance. It is particularly useful for those managers wishing to understand contemporary approaches to performance measurement.

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Course Profile

Environmental Management Accounting 3 Environment Management Accounting and Corporate Social Responsibility 3 Tools used in Environmental Management Accounting 3 Case studies in Environmental Management Accounting

Strategic Management Accounting 3 Key concepts in strategic management accounting 3 Using strategic management accounting to gain competitive advantage 3 Case studies in strategic management accounting

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Beyond Budgeting 3 The restrictions of traditional budgeting 3 Beyond budgeting and its impact on management approach 3 Case studies in beyond budgeting

Customer Profitability Analysis 3 The concept of customer profitability analysis and its use in business 3 Tools and techniques in customer profitability analysis 3 Case studies in customer profitability analysis

Advanced Performance Management 3 The importance of effective performance management 3 Tools used in advanced performance management 3 Case studies in advanced performance management

Finance

f23 Modern Approaches to Management Accounting

“I really enjpoyed my course with LMC, I am sure I will see you again soon.”

Khazna BussemriKGOC, Kuwait

f35 Financial Risk Reporting and MitigationThis course is designed to provide delegates with the strategies and techniques to identify financial risks and to mitigate them. This course will enhance delegates’ awareness of the subject while providing them with the tools and skills to implement risk management procedures. Participants will also develop an understanding of the main types of financial risks while receiving practical approaches to manage and mitigate them.

15-19 Jan 18 (London)23-27 Apr 18 (London)12-16 Aug 18 (Dubai)13-17 Aug 18 (London)08-12 Oct 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

RESERVE A PLACE

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3 Understand the principles of effective financial risk management and the potential impact on organisations

3 Recognise, analyse, mitigate and control financial risk 3 Review your organisation’s financial risk exposure and develop an awareness of the potential implications of failing to perform financial risk management

3 Utilise and implement risk management procedures 3 Carry out financial risk management within overall organisational risk management initiatives

3 Make use of risk management, reporting tools and techniques

Finance

This stimulating course is designed for finance managers, directors, senior executives and decision makers, who have a responsibility to understand the effect of financial risk on their organisation, how they can plan to mitigate those risks and manage the necessary change. This course will provide delegates with the essential practical tools and techniques to develop and enhance their approach to financial risk management.

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Course Profile

Evaluating Business Risk 3 Types of business risk 3 Fraud, financial malpractice and strategies of avoiding them 3 Understanding economic and geographical risk 3 Project management risk

The Importance of Financial Risk Management 3 Identifying key areas of financial risk 3 The risk management process 3 Classifying, evaluating and mitigating financial risk 3 Assurance vs Insurance

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Understanding and Managing Credit Risks 3 Types of credit risk 3 The risk of default and its impact 3 Supplier and customer risk 3 Strategies for credit risk mitigation

Evaluating Market Risk 3 Types of market risk 3 The impact and effects of Interest rate changes 3 The uncertainty of Foreign exchange markets 3 Commodity risk 3 Strategies and approaches for mitigating Market risk

Assessing Liquidity Risk 3 Analysing liquidity risk 3 Market liquidity and the effect on asset value 3 Funding liquidity 3 Liquidity risk mitigation strategies

Finance

f35 Financial Risk Reporting and Mitigation

“Thank you very much for the course. I hope to come again. Thank you for helping me to learn!”

Yousuf Al ObaidlySidra Medical, Qatar

f75 Strategic Decision Making

This course is designed to provide delegates with an effective source of environmental information and should be a key part of any executive’s environmental scanning strategy. The course reviews main external information from many perspectives, including economic, governance, technological and accounting. Delegates will develop an understanding of contemporary strategic issues which is essential to their organisations’ long-term survival and growth in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

16-20 Apr 18 (London)09-13 Jul 18 (London)15-19 Oct 18 (London)11-15 Nov 18 (Dubai)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

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3 Develop an improved awareness of the importance of external information in strategic decision making

3 Recognise key global and regional economic opportunities and challenges 3 Understand current corporate governance issues and frameworks 3 Implement recent changes in accounting practice and techniques 3 Appreciate the impact of recent developments in technology and their potential business impact

3 Appreciate key green issues, the policy framework and the potential impact on business

Finance

This stimulating course is designed for senior managers and executives, who are involved in strategic decision making and planning. Senior executives in finance or non-finance roles will benefit from this programme, which delivers an awareness of key external forces that influence organisational decision-making.

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Course Profile

Emerging Issues in Corporate Governance 3 Current and emerging issues in corporate governance 3 Developments in legislative and policy frameworks 3 Case study in governance

The Global Economic Outlook 3 Global prospects for growth 3 Key regional economic opportunities and challenges 3 Regional case study

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Emerging Technological Issues 3 Key technological developments and trends 3 Technology case study

Emerging Issues in Finance and Accounting 3 Developments in international accounting standards 3 Developments in management accounting

Emerging Environmental and Regulatory Issues 3 Emerging environmental issues 3 Developments in the global environmental policy framework 3 Environmental case study

Finance

f75 Strategic Decision Making

“Professional people, added value, great experience.”

Mohammad Al-HamerKOC, Kuwait

f17 Effective Budgeting And Operational Cost Control for Managers

In today’s volatile business environment companies need to enhance their budgeting process to meet the high demands placed on management. This course will deliver the understanding of the significance of budgeting and its proactive use within the organisation. Delegates will have an opportunity to explore ways in which operational cost control combined with budgeting will enhance the overall performance of themselves and their organisations.

05-09 Mar 18 (London)18-22 Jun 18 (London)24-28 Jun 18 (Dubai)30 Jul-03 Aug 18 (London)12-16 Nov 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

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3 Create and assess budgets 3 Develop activity based budgets 3 Identify and establish financial plans 3 Develop a capital expenditure budget 3 Create financial forecasts 3 Apply regression analysis techniques 3 Implement zero based budgeting techniques 3 Create inventory management procedures 3 Identify performance targets and opportunities

Finance

This practical course is designed for line managers and supervisors, in particular, those personnel whose performance is evaluated against financial criteria.

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Course Profile

The Use of Pivot Tables and Charting Templates to: 3 Prepare budgets 3 Perform variance analysis 3 Perform/construct flex budgeting models 3 Charting the results

The Role of Budgeting and Budgetary Control 3 Linking organisation’s annual budget and strategic planning 3 Planned revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and cash flows 3 A control system to achieve desired objectives 3 Capital expenditure budgets 3 Operational budgeting

“It’s good to have a different tutor each day so that we can gain more knowledge from different perspectives.”

Farouk MohammadKOC, Kuwait

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Flexible Budgeting 3 Recognising different cost behaviour patterns 3 Computerised budgeting 3 Case study in budget preparation 3 Alternative budgetary techniques

Advanced costing methods 3 Activity based costing 3 Cost of quality reporting systems 3 Target costing

Financial Performance Measurement Reports 3 Ratio analysis 3 Residual Income 3 Shareholder value analysis 3 Economic value added

Finance

f17 Effective Budgeting And Operational Cost Control for Managers

Performance Measurement 3 Benchmarking 3 The Balanced Scorecard

f08 Effective Management Using Financial Performance Measurement

This course explores the importance of linking performance measurement with company strategy to ensure a coherent approach to performance management. The course will examine the use of both financial and non-financial measures, as well as the challenges of controlling divisionalized performance. This practical and engaging course will also consider how performance monitoring and appraisal can be linked to employee motivation retention and development.

19-23 Mar 18 (London)16-20 Jul 18 (London)10-14 Sep 18 (London)05-09 Nov 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

RESERVE A PLACE

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3 Understand the link between strategy and performance management 3 Understand contemporary multi-dimensional approaches to performance measurement

3 Use a range of financial and non-financial indicators to manage performance 3 Develop appropriate performance monitoring frameworks in divisionalised contexts

3 Utilise performance indicators and performance motoring frameworks to develop, motivate and retain staff

Finance

This course is designed for managers, executives and individuals responsible for measuring and managing organisational performance. The course will also be of value to managers in all professional backgrounds as well as to qualified finance professionals. The course draws on performance indicators from a variety of sources both financial and non-financial to develop effective performance management frameworks.

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Course Profile

Measuring and Managing Financial Performance 3 Developing relevant financial performance indicators 3 Enhancing strategic performance through management of financial performance indicators

The Link between Corporate Strategy and Performance Measurement 3 Corporate strategy as a determinant of performance measurement 3 Measuring and managing performance to deliver corporate strategy 3 Contemporary performance management frameworks

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Measuring and Managing Non-financial Performance 3 The growing importance of non-financial performance indicators 3 Developing non-financial performance indicators 3 Delivering corporate strategy through management of non-financial performance indicators

Finance

“I gained great perspective and new insight to existing skills. I also gained lots of new management skills and techniques. ”

Patrick Oreh OnwukaTotal E&P, Nigeria

f08 Effective Management Using Financial Performance Measurement

Managing Performance in Divisionalized Organisations 3 The challenge of performance measurement in a divisionalized organisation

3 Effective performance management in a divisonalized context

Linking Corporate Performance to Reward 3 Linking personal performance and strategic delivery through performance monitoring

3 Developing goal congruent reward systems

fn9 Finance For Non-Financial Managers(Commercial Financial Awareness)

This course is designed to give delegates an introduction to business finance. This will increase their impact on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and allow them to contribute to their organisation’s success by using financial concepts to make better business decisions. The programme will explore the importance of financial information in business operations and management, and introduce delegates to key financial statements, the role of management accounting information in decision making and the role of budgeting in the planning and control process. This course also explains and develops tools and techniques which will enable delegates to understand the business from both a financial and strategic perspective, as well as how business decisions will impact on corporate profitability.

12-16 Feb 18 (London)18-22 Mar 18 (Dubai)02-06 Jul 18 (London)03-07 Sep 18 (London)03-07 Dec 18 (London)

5 Training DaysLondon: £3600 + VATDubai: $4400

Course Information

Companies nominating 3 or more delegates to attend the same programme will enjoy a special discount on the course fees.

Skills ATTAINED

At the end of the programme, an achievement certificate will be awarded on the basis of active participation and full time attendance. No examination required.

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3 To understand the role played by financial information in business operations 3 To understand how key financial statements are constructed and interpreted 3 To understand the key sources of management accounting information and its use in management decision making

3 To be able to make short and long term decisions using financial and management accounting information.

3 To understand of the budgeting process and it use in establishing management control

Finance

This course is designed for all non-financial managers, supervisors and team leaders, new or experienced, who are required to use, interpret and act upon financial information when making business decisions.

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Course Profile

Financial Statements – their Construction and Interpretation 3 Income statements and their construction 3 Statement of consolidated financial position 3 Cash flow statements

The Role of Financial Information in Business 3 The role of financial information in decision making 3 Financial information as a source of financial control 3 Financial information and performance measurement

“It’s been an amazing course. I’m already planning now for my next course with LMC.”

Alyaa Al SabeqKOC, Kuwait

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Understanding Management Accounts 3 Management accounting information and its use 3 The nature and importance of management accounting 3 Short-term decision making using management accounting

Decision Making Using Financial Information 3 Interpreting income statements and statements of financial position 3 Short and long-term financial management decisions

Budgeting and Budgetary Control 3 The nature and purpose of budgeting 3 Budgeting techniques 3 Budgeting and management control

Finance

fn9 Finance For Non-Financial Managers(Commercial Financial Awareness)