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Financial Acumen for Non – Financial Executives
February 19-21, 2013
Overview
This programme exposes managers from non-financial background to techniques for interpreting financial data to competitively position their business units or companies. It is designed to bring in best practices for transforming non-financial executives into more effective team members who can propose, analyse and evaluate financial decisions related to their functions and work with their counterparts in the area of finance. The analytical skills acquired in this programme enable the participants to draw rich insights from raw accounting data and even more importantly, to develop an overall sense of financial factors critical to a profitable and stable business.
Special Feature
A unique feature of this programme is that throughout, the application of financial concepts is explained not only in the context of business but also in personal situations.
Learning Methodologies
Use of diverse adult learning methodologies like interactive lectures, exercises, case studies, presentations and group activity to ensure that maximum learning takes place.
Key Takeaways
| Develop basic accounting knowledge. | |
| Demystify the use and value of the "three "basic financial statements. | |
| Comprehend and acquire techniques for drawing meaningful information from reported financial numbers for better managerial decision making. | |
| Learn and apply Time Value of Money concepts. | |
| Acquire skills to make basic investment decisions at personal and business levels. | |
| Explore the concept of value in finance and learn to make value creating decisions in business. | |
| Discover capital budgeting techniques for analysing and executing project investment decisions |
Coverage
| Day 1 | |
| The programme begins with developing basic understanding of financial statements. With concrete examples and insightful analogies, the module gradually builds a clear comprehension of major financial statements, their contents and structures. | |
| Once the participants have become familiar with the financial reporting side, they are able to analyse the numbers from a management perspective. | |
| Day 2 | |
| Here the programme focuses on techniques for creating value for the business in long-term decisions. Beginning with the basics of time value of money, the key concepts used in business valuation are developed. | Day 3 |
| Eventually the programme narrows on more complex capital to budgeting situations. Here participants learn standard project evaluation techniques for effective decision making for project investment. | |
Audience
This programme is for Managers with non-financial backgrounds who are looking to augment their financial knowledge. Organisations are encouraged to send executives from functional areas such as operations, planning, IT, Marketing, HR, Legal, Government affairs, Research & Development.
Faculty Profiles
Dr Ali Khalil Malik
Associate Professor
PhD Manchester Business School, University of Manchester UK
MSc University of Manchester UK
Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, USA
MBA, IBA Karachi
CFA and CPA
Programme Fee: PKR 85,000/-
| This fee includes | |
| Lunch with 2 teas with snacks for the duration of the programme | |
| Programme material and Cambridge-KSBL certificate | |
| Facilities and Equipment | |
Discount Options:
| 10% discount for each additional participant (after the first) from the same organisation. | |
| 10% discount for any individual enrolling in more than two programmes during the applicable year. This is regardless of whether the person applies in an individual capacity or is nominated by an organisation. | |
| Facilities and Equipment |
| Other Information | |
| Since pre-programme reading is required, it is strongly advised to send registration(s) at least 10 working days prior to the programme | |
| Your participation will be confirmed after receipt of full payment | |
| Preferred mode of payment is by demand draft, pay order or crossed cheque in favour of Karachi Education Initiative | |
| KSBL Executive Education will be announcing more programmes other than the ones listed above | |
| KSBL Executive Education reserves the right to change the programmes, fees and dates | |
Contact Us
Fatima Abdullah
Client Relationship &
Programme Design Manager
PABX: (92 21) 34855382
Ext: 557,552,551
Email: execed@ksbl.edu.pk
Programme Venue:
KSBL Campus
Postal Address
Executive Education
Karachi School for Business & Leadership
National Stadium Road
Opp. Liaquat National Hospital,
Karachi - 74800,
Pakistan