Advanced Business and Financial Analysis Masterclass

14th Certified Financial Consultant® Program

Overview Every decisions made in a business has financial implications, and any decision that involves the use of money is a corporate financial decision. Practicing managers have always faced complex problems that require skill, experience and knowledge. However, the challenge today is greater than ever in the face of the following developments in the recent decades: the world-wide product, capital and managerial markets have become highly integrated, sophisticated, and yet, more volatile. All business have to invest their resources wisely, find the right kind and mix of financing to fund these investments, and return cash to the owners if there are not enough good investments. What is Certified Financial Consultant Program The CFC® program is a four-module program that is international in scope and recognition. It combines a variety of approaches that deliver in-depth knowledge and real-world practical experience in a time-effective model that will allow you to integrate your working experience with intensive sessions over a period of two months. Program Agenda Session One Topic One : Choosing the Right Corporate Objective Topic Two : Evaluating Corporate Governance Profile Session Two Topic Three : Understanding Concept of Risk Topic Four : Developing Risk Profile Session Three Topic Five : Picking the Right Projects Topic Six : Analyzing Project Side Costs and Benefits Session Four Topic Seven : Finding the Right financing Mix Topic Eight : Determining Optimal Financing Mix - Approaches and Alternatives Session Five Topic Nine : Returning Cash to the Owners Topic Ten : Analyzing Cash Returned to Stockholders Session Six Topic Eleven : Practicing Valuation Principles Topic Twelve : Valuing Companies for Acquisition and Takeovers Learning Objectives: · Have a comprehensive understanding of the corporate finance function · Analyze agency problems, the role of managers and governance · Explore further the relationship between risk and return as related to financial decisions · Understand how the firm’s cost of capital is developed and applied · Analyze capital budgeting decisions in uncertain environment · Analyze financing choices, capital structure and dividend policy · Explore underlying assumptions of valuation models Program Schedule Registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The minimum number of attendees for the program is 15 pax thus; IFC Philippines reserves the right to reschedule the program if and when minimum number is satisfied. Date: September 18 to November 6, 2010 Venue: Oakwood Premier - Joy Nostalg Center, Ortigas, Pasig City Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm Contact Number: (632) 497-1762 Email: info@ifcphilippines.com