Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Training Course

Course Objectives
The objectives of this Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Certification Course are to ensure that the participants:
• Appreciate the importance of effective financial planning and its impact on profitability
• Understand Various sources of finance with their utilisation, based on the cost of capital
• Take sound investment decisions based on proper appraisal
• Obtain an overview of the financial statements and management reports to evaluate the company’s performance
• Understand the concepts of ratio/ horizontal/ vertical analyses
• Prepare competitor analysis, market trends, and related explanations for top-level discussions
• Understand cost behaviour and its effect on financial planning
• Provide detailed analysis and observations on the results of individual business units
• Understand various types of budgets and use the one most suited to the organization
• Use financial modeling to forecast the profitability and cash flows with sensible assumptions
• Understand the different components of working capital and reduce the operating cycle
• Get equipped to manage and control budgets and forward plans
• Explore the benefits of having an efficient E.R.P. system integrating financial information with other business units
• Understand the best practice of financial planning and management
Course Outline
INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE FINANCE
• Overall Strategic Plan
• Mission / Vision Statement
• Majority Shareholders & Management
• Minority Shareholders
• Other Business Partners
SOURCES OF FINANCE
• Equity and Debt Financing
• Gearing ratios
• Cost of Capital
• Weighted Average Cost of Capital
• Decisions regarding Dividend Payments
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
• Capital Investment Appraisal
• Return on Investment
• Payback Period
• Net Present Value
• Internal Rate of Return
• Lease or Buy Decisions
• Tax Implications thereof
WORKING CAPITAL CONTROL
• Inventory Control
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Reconciliation of Sub-ledgers
• Other Current Assets & Current Liabilities
• Tax and Deferred Taxation
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)
• Sales
• Bill of material
• Material Management
• Procurement
• Production
• Finance
BUDGET PROCESS AND MANAGEMENT
• Preparation of Master Budget
• Fixed v/s Flexible Budgets
• Quarterly Reviews
• Forward Planning
• Budget/ Actual Comparison
• Zero Based Budgets
COST ACCOUNTING
• Total Absorption Costing
• Marginal Costing
• Contribution Margin
• Break-even Analysis
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Price Variance
• Quantity Variance
• Mix Variance
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
• Accounting Conventions
• Accounting Policies
• Revenue Recognition
• Worldcom / Enron Scandals
• International Accounting Standards (IAS)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
FINANCIAL REPORTING
• Components of Financial Reports
• Balance Sheet
• Profit & Loss Statement
• Statement of Cash Flow
• Statement of Changes in Equity
• Accompanying Notes to the Accounts
• Ratio Analysis
• Vertical Balance Sheet & P&L Statement
• Horizontal Balance Sheet & P&L Statement
• DuPont Model

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Jan, 2025
2ND BATCH: 9th – 11th June, 2025