Short Diploma in Advanced Corporate Finance & Financial Reporting Analysis

Overview:

The Short Diploma in Advanced Corporate Finance & Financial Reporting Analysis equips finance professionals and business leaders with undergraduate-level skills and knowledge in the strategic management of global corporate finance. During this short diploma, participants will examine the impact of globalisation on international business operations, and learn how to critically analyze consolidated financial statements to ensure the financial structure of organisations. Participants will also gain an understanding of financial tools such as discounting, compounding, annuities, and perpetuities. This program offers practical insights and hands-on experience in managing corporate finances, analyzing financial reports, and making strategic decisions.

Objectives:

By the end of the short diploma, participants will be able to:

• Constructing and analysing consolidated financial statements
• The primary theoretical and conceptual frameworks of finance
• Implementing business combination frameworks and publishing accounts
• Analysing corporate finance decisions, the use of cash management models and calculating the cost of capital

Outline:

The short diploma covers the following core modules, designed to give you comprehensive knowledge of corporate finance and financial reporting:

• Module 1: Corporate Finance Principles

• Key concepts in corporate finance
• Capital structure and financing options
• Investment decisions and financial strategy

• Module 2: Financial Reporting Standards

• Introduction to IFRS and GAAP
• Understanding income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows
• Consolidated financial reporting

• Module 3: Financial Statement Analysis

• Techniques for analyzing financial health
• Ratio analysis and benchmarking
• Profitability, liquidity, and solvency assessments

• Module 4: Corporate Valuation and Risk Management

• Valuation methods: DCF, market multiples
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Capital budgeting and investment appraisal

• Module 5: Strategic Reporting and Communication

• Reporting financial performance to stakeholders
• Crafting annual reports and investor presentations
• Effective communication of financial data

Target Group:

This diploma is ideal for:

• Finance managers and analysts seeking to improve their financial reporting skills.
• Business leaders looking to make informed financial decisions.
• Accountants and auditors.
• Investors and stakeholders who want to understand financial reporting and corporate performance efficiently.

Program Cost:

The course is available in two formats to accommodate your needs:

• 5-day program: €3700
• 10-day program: €6500

This program is available on different dates upon request, allowing flexibility for participants to schedule according to their convenience.

Organizers

This program is organized by the Geneva Institute of Business Management in partnership with its European collaborators.