5. 5
WHO WE ARE
First glimpse at LEORON
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With strategic distribution of our offices in leading
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approximately 500 courses annually,
and roughly 4000 professionals are
equipped with appropriate education
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assortment of industries across
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LEORON’s mission is to help
our worldwide clients increase
their competitiveness by
improving the competency
levels of their employees,
through top quality training
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delivered by unrivaled global
experts and facilitated by
the best training managers
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clients are facing difficulties
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CORPORATE FINANCE
CCPCertifiedComplianceProfessional
»» ComplianceOfficersandmanagers
»» Managers and Executives
»» ComplianceProfessionalsRisk
Managers
»» Legal Advisers and Lawyers
»» Auditors and Audit Managers
This program is designed to provide an holistic overview of compliance. All
professionals with responsibility for compliance will benefit by attending,
specifically:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
»» Ethics, integrity and organisational risk culture
»» Understanding the complete regulatory environment
»» Know your regulator
»» What is the role of the compliance function?
»» How corporate governance can enhance your bank’s performance
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course has been designed to provide with the knowledge and
skills needed to understand and support regulatory compliance and
enterprise wide risk management. Also, to promote best practices
and international standards that align with business and regulatory
requirements.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Completion of this course makes you a CCP™ International
Certified Compliance Professional
2
You will understand the importance of governance, risk and
compliance
3 Understand the complete regulatory environment
4 Manage regulatory risk for the benefit of your department
5 Be able to manage the risk of financial crime
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
9. 99
CORPORATE FINANCE
CFMCertifiedFinancialModeller
AdvancedFinancialModellingUsingExcelandVBA
All Excel Users particularly:
»» Financial Analysts
»» Chief Executive Officers
»» Chief Financial Officers
»» Portfolio managers
»» Corporate accountants
»» Credit analysts
»» Private equity managers
»» Actuarist
»» Venture capitalists
»» Corporate finance analysts
»» Risk managers
»» Board members
»» Investment bankers
»» Regulators
»» Financial government officials
»» Strategic planners
»» Trustees
»» Compliance officers
»» Management consultants
»» Bank lending officers
»» Internal auditors
»» Compliance officers
»» Management consultants
»» Corporate Finance lawyers
Successful completion of this course makes you a CFM™ Certified Financial
Modeler. You can use CFM™ on your business card and resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East
and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed Certificate
with your name and designation as MIAFM (Member of the International
Academy of Business and Financial Management
COURSE OVERVIEW
The ability to create and understand financial models is one of the
most valued skills in business and finance today. Microsoft Excel with
Visual Basic for Application (VBA) macros programming has been the
dominant vehicle used by finance and corporate professionals in the
preparation and utilization of the full range of financial models and
other applications.
However, as a result of the so called ‘95/5’ rule it can be concluded
that 95% of Excel users probably only use a mere 5% of the program’s
power.
Most users know that they could be getting more out of Excel
especially by using VBA which would result in them being able to build
more flexible, dynamic and professional models. Unfortunately, this
aspectofExcelandVBAoftenappearstobecomplexandintimidating.
This intensive 5 day workshop starts with basics and progresses in
a logical step by step manner to the more complex and rewarding
tools needed to build more robust models that save time, reduce
unnecessary human errors and customize applications that would
be impossible to achieve with suboptimal models. Every section is
followed by a direct application related to the financial markets and
financial issues.
The course will emphasize some important financial concepts that
will assist in building vigorous models. It is designed to give you the
informationyouneedwithoutmakingyouwadethroughcumbersome
explanations and endless technical background.
Delegates will need some basic knowledge of Excel but not of
professional modelling or programming.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Develop a thorough understanding of excel and vba software(s)
for financial modelling purposes
2
Learn the needed tools to build models that are less time and
effort consuming
3
Gain the best practice in modelling forecasted financial statements
(BalanceSheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement)
4
Work with over 1 million rows of data in seconds with Power Pivot
Data MAshup and Data Exploration
5
See the way how to get from the basics of VBA to building a loan
amortization table using a VBA macro
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
10. 10
CORPORATE FINANCE
»» Budgetingandplanningpersonnel
»» Capital and resource planning
»» Finance managers
»» Senior and mid-level management
»» Department managers
»» Strategists
»» Data analysts
»» Risk controllers
»» Board members
»» Compliance officers
»» Financial modellers
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Successful completion of this course makes you a CBA™ Certified Budget
Analyst. You can use CBA™ on your business card and resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle
East and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed Certificate
with your name and designation as MIAFM (Member of the International
Academy of Business and Financial Management
COURSE OVERVIEW
In our rapidly developing markets, the need for companies to react
promptly to the changing environment is crucial. Historical accounting
records are essential but are not enough for managers to make
informed strategic operational and financial decisions. Management’s
pre-defined goals should be filtered down into budgets, forecasts
and plans of action. Most of the mid-sized companies and almost the
entire large corporates engage in some forms of budgeting, planning
and forecasting. However, many are characterized by being not
dynamic or interactive which may negatively impact the decisions
made by top management. Making the right decision in such an
atmosphere is easier when there is a clear view on what the future will
bring. The future, however, may be predicted only from the moment
when a good understanding of the past has been achieved; fast-
changing business conditions call for agile planning, budgeting and
forecasting.
This 5-days intensive event is targeting those responsible for the
preparation of budgets, plans and forecasts and those who are
using them as well. The course will start with some exceptionally
important advanced Excel tips that will be utilized during the course.
All of these tips coming together will orchestrate professional models
that are dynamic and interactive. Very advanced tools like Monte
Carlo simulation using Crystal Ball in Excel and PowerPivot (that is
introduced recently in Excel) will be an inherent part of the program.
When it comes to planning for the future in any organization, the
biggest problem is how to account for uncertainty. Strictly (in financial
terms), uncertainty is where there is more than one possible outcome
to a course of action; the form of each possible outcome is known,
but the probability of getting any one outcome is not known. It is a
challenge to quantify uncertainty because it is on not an observable
variable rather one that is deduced from others. However given a
complete range of possible outcomes, one can make decisions that
reduce this uncertainty. Monte Carlo simulation gives the power to
solve a problem by directly simulating the underlying process and
then calculating the possible results of the process with varying
degrees of probability.
You will learn how to develop Power Pivots that can handle data of up
to 200 million rows of data on a standard desktop or laptop computers
knowing that normal pivot tables in Excel usually choke after about
30,000 rows of data or so. In addition, there are numerous other
features in PowerPivot that will enrich the analysis of your data. For
example, a powerpivot can read data from different ranges which is
something a normal pivot table cannot accomplish.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Master advanced Excel tips in building dynamic financial models
2 Apply the various forecasting and smoothing techniques
3
Create dynamic and professional budgets in Excel and use the
consolidate command
4 Start using the Monte Carlo Simulation in Excel
5 Change your data handling to the extremely powerful Pivot Tables
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
CBACertifiedBudgetAnalyst
Advancedbudgeting&financialforecastingusingadvancedexcel
11. 11
CORPORATE FINANCE
CTPCertifiedTreasuryProfessional®
REVIEWCourse
Treasury professionals, but you don’t
have to be a treasury professional to
realize a great professional ROI from
our CTP review & treasury excellence
program. This program is for anyone
seeking a broader, deeper knowledge
of corporate treasury management,
and wants to learn how to develop
and empower a best in class treasury
functionatanysizeorganization. Here
are some of the professionals that can
benefit from our program:
»» Professionals preparing for the
CTP (Certified Treasury Profes-
sional) exam.
»» Practitioners executing or corporate
financeand/ortreasuryfunctions.
»» Technical and administrative staff
supporting the corporate finance
function.
»» Professionals marketing, develop-
ing and/or implementing products
and services for use by treasury
and finance organizations.
»» Bankers and other financial service
providersdevelopingandimplement-
ing products and services for use by
corporatefinanceorganizations.
»» Consultants specializing in the fi-
nance and treasury arenas.
»» Finance and treasury instructors
teachingateducationalinstitutions.
»» Students with an interest in fi-
nance/business related field.
The Certified Treasury Professional®
(CTP) certification serves as a benchmark
of competency in the finance profession and is recognized as the leading cre-
dential in corporate treasury worldwide. Whether participants are looking to
safeguard their careers or seeking a promotion, earning the CTP certification
can open a variety of doors.
»» Higher salaries. Earn up to 13% more than your non-certified peers
»» Increases job security. Validates your competency in liquidity, capital and
risk management functions
»» Better career flexibility. Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibil-
ities
»» Improves marketability. Stand out against other applicants in a tough job
market
»» Boosts relevancy. Stay current in the profession with continuing educa-
tion requirements
»» The Certified Treasury Professional®
(CTP) certification sets the standard
in the finance and treasury fields. Sponsored by the Association for Fi-
nancial Professionals®
(AFP), the CTP®
credential signifies that you have
demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to effectively execute
critical functions related to corporate liquidity, capital and risk manage-
ment. In today’s environment, companies are looking for proven profes-
sionals who can lead change and mitigate risk exposures.years in practical
experience in Treasury, who teaches workshops in all Treasury subjects
and has written certification questions for the AFP.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The role of corporate treasury continues to evolve from purely operational
to becoming a trusted strategic resource to company leaders across the
enterprise. The Certifi¬ed Treasury Professional (CTP) certifi¬cation serves
as a benchmark of competency in the corporate finance profession, and
is recognized as the leading credential in corporate treasury worldwide.
Earning the CTP certification helps professionals earn a seat at the strategic
table, leads to higher compensation, and serves as a competitive advantage
relativetopeersinadynamicjobmarket.
This comprehensive 5-day seminar will include a review of all key topics
covered in all 19 chapters of AFP’s Essentials of Treasury Management®,
FourthEdition,whichisthecompleteBodyofKnowledgetestedontheCTP
exam,anddeliverspecificadviceregardinghowtotranslatewhatiscovered
inthetextintorealworldbestpracticesatcompaniesofallsizes.
Attendees will gain an understanding of topics encompassing corporate
financial management, working capital management, cash and liquidity
management, capital markets, treasury operations, treasury technology,
and internal controls.
Join us to learn from an instructor with an unparalleled background and
perspective in the arena of corporate treasury. Ernie Humphrey has a
long tenure as a corporate treasury practitioner, served as the Director of
Educational programs for the largest online community of senior finance
leaders, and previously held the role of Director of Treasury Services at the
AssociationforFinancialProfessionals(AFP).
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Acquire an understanding of all key topics covered on the CTP
exam, and critical to career success of a treasury or corporate
finance professional
2 Identify specific opportunities to increase the strategic value
offered by the treasury function at your company
3 Define actions to improve your relationships with banks, treasury
technology and services providers, colleagues and peers
4
Align people, process and right-size the technology to deliver the
treasury services that your company needs to support strategic
flexibility and company growth
5 Identify & engage colleagues and peers that can impact your
career success
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
12. 12
CORPORATE FINANCE
CIFRSSCertifiedIFRSSpecialist
»» Chief Accountants
»» Group Finance Directors
»» Heads of Finance
»» Finance Managers
»» Financial Controllers
»» Accountants
»» Management Accountants
»» Executive Directors of Finance
»» Heads of Accounting and
Administration
»» Finance and Information Sys-
tems Managers
»» Financial Analysts
»» Auditors
Successful completion of this course makes you a CIFRSS™ Certified IFRS
Specialist. You can use the designation CIFRSS™ on your business card and
resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Completion of a program fully endorsed by a panel of industry Subject
Matter Experts (SMEs)
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centres in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle
East and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online. Gold Embossed Cer-
tifcate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of the
International Academy of Business and Financial Management
COURSE OVERVIEW
TheIFRSstandardsarebeingdevelopedonanongoingbasisandaccounting
professionalsneedtobeawareoftheintroductionofnewstandardsandthe
modificationstotheexistingstandards.Thisprogramisdesignedtoprovide
an understanding of the way the standards have come into existence, their
importance in the standardization of reporting systems throughout the
world, and the road to convergence for those countries that have not yet
adoptedtheIFRS.
In the past two years there have been some very significant changes to the
IFRS. This program is designed to consider all of the key changes that have
occurred and new programs that have been introduced. Most recently IFRS
15RevenuefromContractswithCustomersandIFRS9FinancialInstruments
have been released and these may have a major impact on reporters that
havelongtermfuturecontractsintermsofrevenuerecognition. Thesenew
standard will be considered with working examples as part of this program
andwelookattheleadtimethatmaybeneededforimplementation.
The program also contains an analysis of the IFRS for Small to Medium Size
Enterprises (SMEs). These standards have been developed specifically for
the SME sector which represents 90+% of all entities. They are currently
beingsanctionedbymostIFRSadoptingcountries
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Understand the way the new standards will impact on your business
2 The latest developments in the growing worldwide use of IFRS
3
Detailed practical examples on the implementation and
application of accounting and financial reporting concepts
4
Analyze real world challenges to applying IFRS and strategies to
overcome them
5 Detailed analysis of key new standards and the potential impact
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
13. 13
CORPORATE FINANCE
MFCMasterFinancialController
»» Chief Accountants
»» Group Finance Directors
»» Heads of Finance
»» Finance Managers
»» Financial Controllers
»» Accountants
»» Management Accountants
»» Executive Directors of Finance
»» Heads of Accounting and
Administration
»» FinanceandInformationSystems
Managers
»» Financial Analysts
»» Auditors
»» Any staff member that aspires
to the accounting or finance
functions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
»» Successful completion of this course makes you an MFC™ Master
Financial Controller.
»» You can use the designation MFC™ on your business card and resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Completion of a program fully endorsed by a panel of industry Subject
Matter Experts (SMEs)
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centres in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle
East and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online. Gold Embossed Certificate
with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of the International
Academy of Business and Financial Management
COURSE OVERVIEW
The MFC program is designed to extend the knowledge of people
attending about recent developments in finance and accounting.
Many organisations limit their reporting to shareholders to the
requirements of the IFRS standards. However, many organisations are
extendingtheirreportingtoafarwiderrangeofstakeholders. MNEs,in
particular, are reporting to stakeholders using approaches suggested
by organisations such as the Global Reporting Initiative. The MFC
program looks at some of the approaches used. Reports are prepared
to be analysed by users and some of the traditional and nontraditional
approaches are considered. The program also considers some
techniques and approaches that can be used to improve cash flow
and considers the “cash as inventory” concept of approaching cash
flow control. Capital expenditure can result in a company thriving or
surviving yet many organisations do not approach the capex decision
in the most fundamental way. The program looks at the DCF technique
which is most fundamentally sound. Many organisations wish to
extend their business through the process of acquisition. We analyse
the pitfalls that occur in the M & A scene and the likelihood that and M
& A will fail. The program also considers some of the recent changes
in financial accounting as a result of changes to the IFRS standards. It
also looks at the standards which are due to be implemented in 2017
and the impact they will have on the reporting process.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Attendees will learn what the major new changes to the
International Financial Reporting Standards are and the way they
will impact on their organisation
2
They will become aware of the major changes that are taking
place in corporate reporting which now addresses a number of
issues, such as Corporate Social Responsibility
3
They will see the cyclical nature of merger activity and how the
major players undertake mergers and why you should presume
that any mergers will fail
4
They will learn about the business valuation process which
is described as being more of an “art rather than a science”.
This also considers the valuation of family owned/controlled
businesses and the key issues associated with the conflicting
objectives of family owned/controlled businesses
5
The capital investment decision is usually premised on incorrect
assumptions. Attendees will learn what are the alternative
approaches to capital expenditure evaluation are the one that will
provide the optimal solution
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
14. 14
CORPORATE FINANCE
PPPowerPivotDataAnalysisinExcel
»» Financial Analysts
»» Chief Financial Officers
»» Budgeting and planning
specialists
»» Accountants
»» Financial government officials
»» Marketing officers
»» Insurance specialists and
actuarists
»» Credit analysts
»» Treasury
»» Chief Executive Officers
»» Internal auditors
»» Venture capitalists
»» Corporate finance analysts
»» Risk managers
»» Board members
»» Investment bankers
»» Regulators
»» Private equity managers
»» Strategic planners
»» Trustees
»» Compliance officers
»» Management consultants
»» Bank lending officers
»» Compliance officers
»» Management consultants
»» Corporate Finance lawyers
»» Work with huge separate databases
»» Combine data from different sources
»» Use DAX to create calculated fields for slicing and dicing data
»» Create visually appealing analytical models
»» Publish dahshboards to SharePoint
»» Get value from the huge data available to your organization
COURSE OVERVIEW
Almosteveryorganization,whateveritssize,isdrowningindata.Businessesneed
to analyze accounting data, marketing data, service data, budget data, human
resourcesdata,manufacturingdata,andorganizationaldata,amongothers.
Most organizations have limited IT resources so they are spending hours and
hours of time crunching data in Excel. There is never enough time to fully
analyze the data. By using PowerPivot you can analyze data in ways that go
way beyond “regular Excel”. You can get more done in less time. PowerPivot
is arguably said to be the best new feature to hit Excel in 20 years. It is a free
ad-in that enables users to manipulate huge data sets coming from different
sources in the most efficient way.
The need to have IT support to import, sort and manipulate data can be part
of your distant memories after the full understanding of PowerPivot and the
various applications. It blends together all the power of Business Intelligence
(BI) along with the user-friendly environment of Excel. You will master tons of
BI tools within 5 days. The value add you will bring back to your organizations
afterattendingthisprogramisimmense.Microsoft’splanisto“bringBusiness
Intelligence to the masses” and PowerPivot is their first step in the plan.
Millions and millions of rows can be imported directly and quickly from your
databases straight into PowerPivot, bypassing Excel, giving users in various
organizations tools that could not be done before in standard Excel. In
PowerPivot you can read data from different ranges to amalgam together in
one pivot table. For example imagine you have separate data bases related to
different departments, regions, products, salesmen, and customers to name
a few. Then your manager would like to know the sales made in this particular
region for this product by this salesman to this customer year to date vs the
performance of the same period in the previous year. Then your manager
would like to have a dashboard where he can get all of these questions
answered with few clicks. A normal pivot table will never answer this question
and many more. Let alone the inability of pivot tables to handle significant
data size. A normal pivot table can start choking with even 50k rows of data.
One PowerPivot can easily handle data comprising of 200, 300 or 400 million
rows. It is massive!! PowerPivot is a real revolution inside the world of data
analysis because it gives you all the power you need for to perform complex
analysis of data without requiring the intervention of BI technicians.
PowerPivots came with its powerful DAX formulas (Data Analysis Expressions).
You will be surprised of what these expressions can do to your data compared
to those that are standard in Excel. You will learn the basics of DAX expressions
then we are going to move up the ladder swiftly until you are able to create
KPI dashboards (Key Performance Indicators) that can be shared with your
colleagues through SharePoint. When you go through the outline, you will
realize how considerable the details and practical examples we will cover. You
can produceBusinessIntelligencereportsyourself.
BI Skills are not required for this course. You just need to have a workable
knowledge in Excel to master all contents of this very intensive course. You
need to bring your Laptop with Excel 2010 or Excel 2013. Excel 2007 is not
allowed at all. Every delegate will receive a book related to PowerPivot.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Analyze historical performance data vs budgets
2 Measure, track and predict sales
3 Improve delivery and supply chain effectiveness
4 Develop customer relationship
5 Optimize processes and operational performance
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
15. 15
CORPORATE FINANCE
FP&ACertifiedinFinancial
PlanningandAnalysis
FP&A professionals, but you don’t
have to be an FP&A professional to
realize a great professional ROI from
our Certified Corporate FP&A Pro-
fessional review & FP&A excellence
program. This program is for anyone
seeking a broader, deeper knowl-
edge of corporate FP&A, and wants
to learn how to develop and empow-
er a best in class FP&A function at
any size organization. Here are some
of the professionals that can benefit
from our program:
»» Professionals preparing for AFP’s
Certified Corporate FP&A Pro-
fessional exam
»» Practitioners executing or di-
recting finance and/or FP&A
functions.
»» Technical and administrative
staff supporting FP&A and the
corporate finance function.
»» Professionals marketing, de-
veloping and/or implementing
products and services for use by
FP&A, accounting, and fi¬nance
organizations.
»» Technology and service provid-
ers developing and implement-
ing products and services for
use by corporate FP&A organi-
zations.
»» Consultants specializing in the
FP&A.
»» Accounting, Finance, and FP&A
instructors teaching at educa-
tional institutions.
»» Students with an interest in fi-
nance/business related field.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
»» Makes you more marketable when you compete for FP&A positions
»» Shows mastery of core FP&A knowledge and principles
»» Raises your professional reputation among your staff and your peers
»» Expresses career long-term commitment through ongoing professional
development
»» Demonstrates that you understand industry best practices
»» Opens the door to more opportunities for career advancement
»» Validates employer confidence in your skill set
»» Connects you with a network of FP&A-certified peers
COURSE OVERVIEW
Thefinancialplanningandanalysis(FP&A)functionhasbeentransformed
given the availability of data and systems that allow FP&A professionals
toperformanalysisanddeliverinsightsthatweretheoreticalatbesteven
five years ago. Business agility is critical for the success of any business.
Dynamic planning and analysis is essential for companies to capitalize
on opportunities, respond to market dynamics, and deliver market
leadership. The Certifi¬ed Corporate FP&A Professional designation
serves as a benchmark of competency in the corporate FP&A profession,
and has already becoming the leading credential in corporate FP&A
worldwide. Earning AFP’s Corporate FP&A Professional certification
helps professionals earn a seat at the strategic table, and serves as a
competitive advantage relative to peers in a dynamic job market.
Thiscomprehensive5-dayseminarwillincludeareviewofallkeytopicswhich
definethefiveknowledgedomainsoutlinedinAFP’sFP&ACertificationTest
Specifications, and deliver specific advice regarding how to translate what
iscoveredinthetextintorealworldbestpracticesatcompaniesofallsizes.
Attendees will gain an understanding of topics encompassing: financial
accountingandreporting,buildingandinterpretingfinancialprojections,the
effectivecommunicationofbusinessandfinancialinformation,theeffective
definitionandmanagementofFP&Aprojects,andhowtoleverageBusiness
Intelligence(BI),CorporatePerformanceManagement(CPM),Excel,andERP
systemstodeliverabestinclassFP&Sfunctionatyourcompany.
Join us to learn from an instructor with an unparalleled background
and perspective on FP&A best practices in theory and in practice. Ernie
Humphreyhasalongtenureasacorporatefinancepractitioner,servedas
theDirectorofEducationalprogramsforthelargestonlinecommunityof
seniorfinanceleaders,andpreviouslyheldtheroleofDirectorofTreasury
Services at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Discover the knowledge and gain the confidence you need to
pass AFP’s Certified Corporate FP&A Professional exam
2
Learn specific techniques to leverage in answering the exam
questions correctly
3
Identify specific opportunities to increase the strategic value
offered by the FP&A function at your company
4
Align people, process and right-size the technology to deliver
the FP&A services that your company needs to support strategic
flexibility and company growth
5
Define actions to improve your relationships with technology and
services providers, colleagues and peers
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
16. 16
CORPORATE FINANCE
VBAFinancialVBAExcel
MacrosProgramming
All Excel users that would like to transform their models into something
magical.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The ability to create and understand financial models is one of the
most valued skills in business and finance today. Microsoft Excel with
Visual Basic for Application (VBA) macros programming has been the
dominant vehicle used by finance and corporate professionals in the
preparation and utilization of the full range of financial models and
other applications.
However, as a result of the so called ‘95/5’ rule it can be concluded
that 95% of Excel users probably only use a mere 5% of the program’s
power.
Most users know that they could be getting more out of Excel
especially by using VBA which would result in them being able to build
more flexible, dynamic and professional models. Unfortunately, this
aspectofExcelandVBAoftenappearstobecomplexandintimidating.
This intensive 5 day workshop starts with basics and progresses in
a logical step-by-step manner to the more complex and rewarding
tools needed to build more robust models that save time, reduce
unnecessary human errors and customize applications that would be
impossible to achieve with Excel alone. Every section is followed by a
direct application related to the financial markets and financial issues.
The emphasis will not however be on the financial side of the
exercises – the full emphasis will be on the VBA programming side
in order for delegates to apply these concepts in their own models –
it is designed to give you the information you need without making
you wade through cumbersome explanations and endless technical
background.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Establish professional set of skills for creating and understanding
financial models through Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for
Application (VBA)
2
Learn about complex and rewarding tools needed to build more
robust models that save time, reduce unnecessary human errors
and customize applications
3
Gain an access to information you need without wading through
cumbersome explanations and endless technical background for
VBA
4
Understand how you can extract data automatically from sources
other than Excel
5 Create custom functions and build your own Add-ins
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Delegates will need some basic knowledge of Excel but not of
computer programming. Some of the topics that will be discussed
include:
»» Record a macro to set the Pivot Table structure
»» Record a set of macros to update databases
»» Customize your graph presentations using macros like synchronizing
two charts
»» Record a macro that will run other macros
»» Construct formulas in VBA using absolute and relative referencing
»» Automatically extract data from sources other than Excel
»» Controlling Visual Basic.
»» Loops
»» Creating custom functions and building your own Add-ins
»» Handling errors
»» Launching macros with events
»» Using the dialogue box
»» Creating custom forms
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CORPORATE FINANCE
CMACertifiedManagementAccountant
part1REVIEWCourse
The CMA is the globally recognized,
advanced-level credential
appropriate for accountants and
financial professionals in business.
Achieving the CMA demonstrates
your professional expertise in
financialplanning,analysis,control,
decision support, and professional
ethics – skills that are in demand by
organizations around the world. It
is ideal for accountancy or financial
professionals carrying out the
following duties:
»» Preparationof financial
statements
»» Financial planning & analysis
»» Monthly, quarterly, and year
end close
»» Auditing (external or internal)
»» Budget preparation & reporting
»» Manage general ledger and
balance sheets
»» Forecasting
»» Company investment decision
making
»» Costing analysis
»» Risk evaluation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our in-person live review courses prepare students to pass both parts
of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. The
course material follows the Content Specification Outline (CSO) es-
tablished by the IMA. We offer a comprehensive exam preparation
program that includes all class materials and access to online practice
tests. The course is module based, and sample exam questions are in-
cluded in every module.
While the primary focus of this course is to prepare individuals for
the CMA exam, the course is also an excellent professional develop-
ment tool for helping individuals advance their career in accounting,
finance, or business management.
The CMA credential is one of the keys to greater career potential. Pursu-
ing the CMA demonstrates the mastery of the critical accounting and fi-
nancial management skills needed on the job today. Although not limited
to, the main benefits of the program include:
»» A globally recognized, advanced-level credential appropriate for ac-
countants and professionals in business.
»» Designation demonstrating your professional expertise in financial
planning, analysis, control, decision support and professional ethics –
skills that are in demand by organizations around the world.
»» A potential to expand your current position and standard for profes-
sional excellence
»» Based on 2013 IMA survey, professionals who hold CMA credential
earn about 39,000 USD more than non-certified professionals.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Prepare you to pass Part 1 of the Certified Management
Accounting (CMA) exam.
2
Increase your career potential and earnings; Based on Institute
of Management Accountants 2015 annual salary survey,
professionals who hold the CMA credential earn 63% more than
non-cer tified professionals.
3
Place you among an elite group of global professionals; the
skills and topics covered in the review course are in demand by
organizations around the world.
4 Learn from an instructor who has helped hundreds of people pass
the CMA examination
5 Develop a peer network while learning in a group environment.
Review Course for CMA Part 1:
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam is organized
into two parts, which can be taken in any order. Each exam part is four
hours in length and includes 100 multiple-choice questions and two
30-minute essay questions. The two parts are:
»» Part 1: Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and Control
(FRPPC)
»» Part 2: Financial Decision Making (FDM)
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Content Specifica-
tion Outline for the Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and
Control exam consists of the following 5 sections:
»» Section A: External Financial Reporting Decisions (15% of the
exam)
»» Section B: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (30% of the exam)
»» Section C: Performance Management (20% of the exam)
»» Section D: Cost Management (20% of the exam)
»» Section E: Internal Controls (15% of the exam)
This 5-day course combines lectures, in-class discussions, quizzes,
and exam simulations to prepare participants to pass the Part 1 exam.
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INVESTMENTS
CPESTM
CertifiedPrivateEquitySpecialist
Corporate analysts, private equity firms, bankers and financiers, account-
ing and advisory firms, government bodies, family owned businesses,
legal and regulatory consultants, originators of debt and equity funding,
investment professionals.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course covers private equity in depth, starting with the strategic
framework, proceeding to evaluation of targets, company valuation
and financing, the legal and regulatory framework, and the deal ex-
ecution process. It concludes with assessment of post-investment
value creation, and utilizes a number of real life case studies, in-
cluding many in which the instructor has had personal involvement.
Exercises are conducted in excel and group discussion.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Formulating and implementing the optimal business strategy to
make a private equity investment succeed
2 Cultivating management traits endowing the skills and expertise
to run the business successfully
3
Evaluating the best options using appropriate decision making
criteria including financial tools, such as appraisal techniques,
relevant models, tax considerations, deal execution and value
creation
4 Utilizing optimal methods of negotiating investment
opportunities, deal structures and exit strategies
5 Constructing and funding an optimal private equity portfolio,
considering investment allocation, returns and benchmarking
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Development of a profound understanding of the rationales for private
equity investment, underlying strategies, participants and processes.
Students will gain a thorough appreciation of the drivers behind private
equity, as it translates into value creation (or not), through strategies and
efficiencies. Crafting of financial forecasts and scenarios will impart real
life experience to students.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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CPM™CertifiedPortfolioManager
»» Portfolio managers
»» Trustees
»» Institutional investors
»» High Net Worth Individuals
»» Risk Managers
»» Wealth Managers
»» Fund of funds managers
»» Research analysts
»» CEO’s of asset management
companies
»» Directors of asset management
companies
»» Pension funds consultants
»» Private Clients Managers
»» Finance ministry officials
»» Private equity and Venture Capital
managers
»» Hedge fund managers
»» Chief Financial Officers
»» Corporate lawyers
»» Financial journalists
»» Market commentators
»» Asset Management compliance
officers
»» Parliamentary representatives
»» Fund Accountants
»» Fund auditors
COURSE OVERVIEW
Thisfivedayintensivecourseoffersanin-depthandpracticalanalysisofthe
toolstoassistportfoliomanagersandinvestorsinmakingtheirdecisionsby
shapingtheirin-depthunderstandingofinvestment;whatworkedandwhat
didn’tandwhy.Itwillcoverthesevenmostpopularinvestmentphilosophies
andthenecessarytoolstomeasureandmonitorfundmanagersperformance
through17differentriskmeasures.Understandingthemeaning,application
and use of these measures (and not just the formulas) is an important step
towards monitoring portfolios effectively and will be fully covered through
theuseofExcelmodelsandcasestudies.Thishighlypracticalcoursewilllead
you quickly from the basics through to the more advanced topics. You are
requiredtobringyourlaptop.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Differentiate between the dynamics of the 7 basic investment
philosophies
2 Measure risk in different ways using Excel models
3
Understand the role of investment professionals in creating and
destroying capital
4 Evaluate the different measures of stress testing your managers
5 Understand the basic guidelines of valuation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
INVESTMENTS
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INVESTMENTS
CWMP™CertifiedWealth
ManagementProfessional
»» Client Relationship managers in the finance industry
»» Wealth Managers
»» Private Bankers
»» Desk Heads
»» Investment Advisors
»» Retail Banking Relationship Managers
COURSE OVERVIEW
CWMP combines the technical theory and know-how with the
interpersonal skills required to be a successful Wealth Manager/
Relationship Manager. This is a highly practical and interactive
program designed to teach participants how to target prospective
clients, establish trust, build long term relationships and develop
powerful solutions for their client’s financial and personal needs.
This program focuses on results and is practical and pragmatic – a
true practitioner’s knowledge series.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Effectively communicating technical investment concepts to
your client
2 Know how to build trust with your client
3 Know how to handle difficult situations and difficult clients
4 Improve your interpersonal skills and how to deal with different
personality types
5 Know how to run a highly effective client meeting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
»» Understanding of investment theory including Asset Allocation, Port-
folio Theory and diversification
»» Knowledge of the key asset classes suitable for clients including equi-
ties, bonds, alternatives
»» Appreciation of macro-economic variables and how they impact a
customer’s portfolio
»» Appreciation of the different client personality types and how to build
relationships with them
»» Questioning and negotiation skills. How to discover what the client
really wants
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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MASMergersandAcquisitionsSpecialist
Corporate bankers and financiers, corporate strategists and finance
officers, legal and regulatory consultants, originators of debt and equity
funding, compliance and credit professionals.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course covers corporate mergers & acquisitions in depth, starting
with strategic framework, proceeding to evaluation of targets,
company valuation & financing, the legal & regulatory framework, &
the deal execution process. It concludes with assessment of post-
merger value creation, & utilizes a number of real life case studies,
including many in which the instructor has had personal involvement,
also in the MENA region. Exercises are conducted in excel & group
discussion.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Strategy as a driver of M&A
2 Identifying targets likely to result in long-term success
3 Evaluating synergies – basis for acquisition initiatives
4 Achieving optimal capital structure for maximum value creation
5 Negotiating best terms
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
INVESTMENTS
Development of profound understanding of rationales for M&A activity,
underlying strategies, participants & processes. Participants gain a thor-
ough appreciation of the drivers behind M&A, as it translates into value
creation (or not), through synergies & integration. Crafting of financial
forecasts & scenarios imparts real life experience to participants, also
with a regional focus.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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INVESTMENTS
REIPRealEstateInvestmentsProfessional
»» Real Estate Investment
Managers
»» Corporate financiers & Analysts
»» Portfolio managers
»» Investment bankers
»» CEO’s
»» Financial advisors
»» Investment Managers
»» Hedge fund managers
»» Private equity managers
»» Family owned businesses
»» Senior managers
COURSE OVERVIEW
This workshop explores the activities involved in the acquisition of
income producing assets. Investors considering a deal need to check
all the possible assumptions about a deal. Buy-side deal activities
covered in this workshop will appeal to both the corporate and
financial buyer, by analysing and validating all the commercial, tax,
legal, technical, environmental and financial assumptions being made
in structuring a deal.
Do you want to:
»» diversify an overall asset base through the acquisition of real
estate portfolios
»» expand a real estate portfolio by investing globally
»» spread a portfolio’s market risk by purchasing properties in
another country or another market segment.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Learn how to identify and qualify potential property acquisitions.
2 Understand the intricacies of preparing a financial feasibility
study.
3 Learn the legal implications of various structures and how to
create a transaction structure which minimises costs and taxes.
4 Understand the major pitfalls that can occur while conducting
due diligence.
5 Be able to confidently negotiate with a buyer and close the deal
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
»» Identify where the growth is through acquisitions (income producing
& development projects) in selected regional areas of Asia & Australia
»» Uncover the key points in the financial analysis of proposals
»» Review and implement a risk management framework for the purpose
of identifying, quantifying & reporting project risks
»» Develop and implement the transaction management framework
from procurement to delivery outlining roles, responsibilities and key
performance indicators
»» Analyse feasibility modeling for large scale development and inter-
pretation of the modeling indicators
»» Outline the deal structuring and negotiation requirements and exam-
ine specific legal documentation and terms
»» Assess various property valuation methodologies and quantify the
impact on valuation using various parameters
»» Examine the different types of Due Diligences (DD) in the industry and
the considerations that would go into the DD study for selected re-
gional areas of Asian- based assets
»» Outline the deal negotiation issues to be aware of during the acquisi-
tion process
»» Outline potential strategies to close the deal
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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CVMCompanyValuationModelling
»» Corporate financiers
»» Portfolio managers
»» Research analysts
»» Investment bankers
»» CEO’s
»» Board members
»» Financial advisors
»» Hedge fund managers
»» Private equity managers
»» Transactors
»» Trustees
»» Venture capitalists
»» Risk controller
»» Strategic planners
»» Corporate lawyers
»» Compliance officers
»» Senior managers
»» Corporate accountants
»» Auditors
COURSE OVERVIEW
In real life, the main challenge in valuing different entities is the
ability to understand and quantify the various inputs. If the inputs are
nonsensical, the valuation output will unquestionably be nonsensical.
For this reason, a large section of this course is devoted to
understanding and modeling valuation inputs including adjustments
to financial statements.
This intensive five-days workshop offers in-depth and practical
analysis of the different valuation techniques that can be used to
value different entities. It will also examine the use of real options
modeling that are used to value patents, contracts, natural resources
and for various other applications. The workshop will focus on the
framework that can be used to pick the right model for any task and it
will also extensively expose delegates to the modeling of various real
life valuation cases.
Companies are valued for the purposes of investment, mergers
and acquisitions or as part of internal measures of financial control.
There are many different approaches to the valuation of companies
and it is paramount to know when and how to apply what method.
It is also essential to understand that company valuation is not an
absolute science but also based on interpretation and judgment. In
the broadest possible terms, firms or assets can be valued in one of
four ways: asset based valuation approaches, discounted cash flow
valuation approaches, relative valuation approaches and option
pricing approaches.
The concepts and models taught are designed to be of practical
benefit to attendees and are immediately usable in the workplace.
This highly practical course will lead you quickly from the basics
through the more advanced valuation methodologies and modeling
techniques.
The hundreds of participants who attended this course in different
parts of the world indicate that they gained valuable knowledge and
experience that will greatly assist them in their careers.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Understand all inputs into the various valuation models
2 Build your own sensitivity analysis within your models
3 Evaluate the outcome of different valuation techniques
4
Discover the difference in treatment between valuing
companies, properties and patents
5
Structure your models according to your specifications and work
through the 25 Excel exercises and 5 case studies
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
INVESTMENTS
Attend this course and address fundamental questions like:
»» How to calculate the cost of capital that a business should cover?
»» Why is there a need to adjust the accounting records?
»» What is the true meaning of normalized free cash flows?
»» How do employee options affect valuation?
»» How to calculate capitalizations rates in valuing properties?
»» How to model the control premiums and liquidity discounts in private
entities?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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RETAIL FINANCIAL SERVICES
CCBCertificateinCorporateBanking
»» Corporate banking relationship managers
»» corporate financiers
»» loan syndication personnel
»» debt and equity originators
»» structured financiers
»» treasury professionals
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course examines the objectives of the firm, and strategies to
achieve them, from business and financing perspectives. Capital
structure optimization is assessed in various ways, involving differ-
ent mixes of debt and equity. This entails identifying the appropri-
ate cost of capital and utilizing valuation techniques.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Gain core knowledge on setting core objectives of the firm,
strategies in achieving goals from both business and financing
perspectives.
2
Develop a deep understanding of company business and
financial strategies, in pursuit of maximizing the value of the firm
in a responsible way
3 Demonstrate expertise in cash flow and other valuation
techniques.
4 Learn about management of risks and off Balance-sheet
exposures
5 Gain 35 NASBA Credits.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
To develop a deep understanding of company business and financial
strategies, in pursuit of maximizing the value of the firm in a responsible
way. To appreciate the proper balance between risk and reward in capital
structure and other investment decisions.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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CPFS™CertifiedProjectFinanceSpecialist
This programme will be relevant to a range of participants who are
involved in the evaluation and/or structuring of large scale Project
Finance transactions including:
»» Credit risk analysts reviewing Project Finance transactions and/ or
companies actively involved in Project Finance
»» Corporate Banking Relationship Managers
»» Equity Investors
»» Project Finance engineers
»» Lawyers and other professional advisers
»» Government officers involved in the development of policy for PPP
projects
»» Fund Managers investing in Infrastructure projects, whether in the
form of debt and/or equity
COURSE OVERVIEW
Thisfivedayintensivecourseoffersanin-depthandpracticalanalysisofthe
toolstoassistportfoliomanagersandinvestorsinmakingtheirdecisionsby
shapingtheirin-depthunderstandingofinvestment;whatworkedandwhat
didn’tandwhy.Itwillcoverthesevenmostpopularinvestmentphilosophies
andthenecessarytoolstomeasureandmonitorfundmanagersperformance
through17differentriskmeasures.Understandingthemeaning,application
and use of these measures (and not just the formulas) is an important step
towards monitoring portfolios effectively and will be fully covered through
theuseofExcelmodelsandcasestudies.Thishighlypracticalcoursewilllead
you quickly from the basics through to the more advanced topics. You are
requiredtobringyourlaptop.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Understand how and when Project Finance can be used
2
Evaluate the key costs and projected cashflows in a project
appraisal as a basis for determining the capital structure of
project financings
3
Evaluate the risks associated with a project as a basis for
assessing an optimal allocation of those risks to the project
stakeholders
4 Review and interpret the project financial model
5 Assess the most appropriate financing structure for a project
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
RETAIL FINANCIAL SERVICES
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RETAIL FINANCIAL SERVICES
CTFSTM
CertifiedTradeFinanceSpecialist
This course is designed for both small and large merchants alike. However
any manager involved in trade finance who prices deals, establishes con-
tracts, manages accounts receivables or plans cash flow would benefit
from this course. In addition, bankers who deal with merchants directly
by selling them financial advice and strategies or are looking to under-
stand the various options used in trade finance as well as controlling risk
auditing processes will benefit from this course substantially.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Key areas of banking include merchant and investment banking
valuation and structured finance / treasury, liquidity risk, counterparty
and credit risk and regulatory reporting. Martin has a good knowledge
of spot complex markets including FX, Rates, Commodities. He has
a sound understanding of trade finance, operational & limit control,
credit risk, capital management, the quantification of exposure using
parametric methods that are able to furnish financial institutions with
Value at Risk numbers. He is skilled in end-to-end process design
from the front to the back office using techniques such as six-sigma
and has a background in information technology which allows him
to build bespoke RDBMS for distributed facilities, reporting, custom
dashboards or other more advanced services.
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Membership to the only professional body recognized by the
AACSB, the world’s leading collection of business schools
2 Up to 18 months membership to the IAFM professional body
3 Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
4
Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia,
Middle East and Latin America
5
Access to the IAFM journal published online Gold Embossed
Certificate with your name and designation as MIABFM
(Member of the International Academy of Business and Financial
Management
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
There are very few workshops covering trade finance from both inside
and outside the bank however it is an ideal opportunity for account man-
agers to gain an understand of the economic needs of counterparties and
for clients to capture what facilities are available to them. This workshop
is designed to cover these internal and external aspects of trade finance
to drive benefits:
»» Improve product alignment to client economic need.
»» Learn about the risk a bank faces in offering trade finance facilities.
»» Reduce miss selling errors.
»» Learn about the step by step process for standard facilities.
»» Gain insight into how financing trade assists firms reduce cash flow
volatility & look at supply chain financing solutions.
»» UCP 600 completely investigated and its implications.
»» Commodities finance covered in detail, from asset swaps to more ex-
otic deal structures.
»» Highly practical workshop full of daily case studies.
»» Lots of take away reading material and presentations in softcopy.
»» Post workshop support.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
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AML&FPAntiMoneyLaundering
&FraudPrevention
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
The process of Money Laundering, measures against money
laundering and initiatives taken by various organizations to
combat terrorism.
2
Understand the implications and penalties for non-compliance
with Anti-Money Laundering legislations
3 Differences between fraud deterrence and detection
4
Due diligence measures undertaken by financial institutions to
deter money laundering and Fraud.
5 Understand some of the other “hot spots” in Financial Crime.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Everyone involved in the global financial services industry (as
a provider, business Owner , Senior Management, user, AML/
Compliance Professionals, Risk Managers, Fraud Officers, Auditors,
Consultants, Analysts, Lawyers, accountants, regulator or advisor of
product/services, marketplace/exchange) would benefit from this
course, and for all the following:
»» Supervisory Agencies
»» Central Banks
»» Financial Institutions
»» Commercial Banks
»» Investment Banks
»» Housing Societies/Thrifts
»» Mutual Funds
»» Brokerage Houses
»» Stock Exchanges
»» Derivatives Exchanges
»» Insurance Companies
»» Multinational Corporations
»» Accountancy Firms
Certificate of attendance from LEORON.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Money laundering , Fraud and its prevention continue to hold high
profile with regulators and firms alike. Non-compliance with an-
ti-money laundering requirements can cause both significant rep-
utational damage and penalties for organizations, As one threat
is countered, another emerges. A strategic approach to the man-
agement of fraud, one that involves training is essential to success.
meaning appropriate training for AML/ FP professionals is essential.
Understanding the threats, where they come from and what can be
done to minimize their impact is fundamental to the management
of risk and this course can make a positive contribution.
Professionals working in money laundering, and fraud prevention
already understand the benefits of, and regulatory requirements
for, training in this area. Each member of staff, regardless of posi-
tion, has a role to fulfil in safeguarding the reputation of their firm
and minimizing the threat. So it is vital that all be fully trained with
the necessary skills and knowledge. This course can help meet that
requirement.
Discover what you can do to protect your organization/company
from fraud. Learn about management’s responsibilities for pre-
venting fraud and effective internal controls to aid in this effort.
This course will take you further into leading techniques to manage
the risk of fraud and cut its ongoing cost for all types of entities.
RISK&AUDIT
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CAMSCertifiedAnti-MoneyLaundering
Specialist
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 CAMS helps you excel in your current position, makes you more
productive and valuable
2 CAMS provides professional growth opportunities and will
position you as a leader in the AML
3
CAMS certified professionals make more money - CAMS-
certified AML professionals out-earn their non-certified peers
by 14%.
4
CAMS is recognized as the benchmark of AML certifications
by regulatory agencies and throughout the financial services
industry;
5 CAMS can help your company minimize risk.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) creden-
tial is considered the gold standard in AML certifications and is in-
ternationally recognized by private institutions, governments and
law enforcement throughout the world.
»» Anti-Money Laundering Officers
»» Compliance Officers
»» Government Regulators
»» Law Enforcement/Intelligence Agents
»» Internal & External Auditors
»» Intelligence Officers
»» Risk Management Specialists
»» Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants
»» Investment Advisors
»» Real Estate Compliance Specialists
»» Consultants
From:
»» Banking
»» Government
»» Securities Broker/Dealers
»» Money Services Businesses
»» Insurance Companies
»» Accounting and Law Firms
»» Gaming Organizations
»» Credit, Debit & Pre-Paid Card Companies
»» Real Estate Agencies
»» Jewelry and Precious Metals Dealers
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» Increase their professional value through better understanding of
financial crime detection and prevention techniques
»» Protect their institution from money laundering threats and minimize
financial crime risks
»» Meet mandated AML training requirements through preparation and
study
»» Prove their AML expertise to examiners and regulators
RISK&AUDIT
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CCRP™CertifiedCreditRiskProfessional
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Understand the key drivers for credit loss in corporate portfolios
2 Look at Counterparty Risk requirements of the trading book
3 Best Practice Approaches for credit risk restructures
4 Understand how to model concentration risk
5 Learn about sovereign risk and country risk
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The course is ideal for risk practitioners from many walks of life
including Compliance
»» Auditors
»» Business Continuity Staff
»» Regulatory reporting teams
»» Heads of credit risk
»» Credit risk directors
»» Credit risk managers
»» Credit risk specialists/professionals
»» Heads of risk / risk managers
»» Business continuity
»» Risk managers as well as risk modelers who have to quantify credit risk
as part of their daily duties.
Successful completion of this course makes you a CCRP™ Certfied
Credit Risk Professional. You can use the designation CCRP™ on your
business card and resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle
East and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed
Certificate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of
the International Academy of Business and Financial Management)
COURSE OVERVIEW
Key areas of banking include corporate, investment banking (pri-
vate equity, valuation and structured finance /treasury. Martin has
also worked with spot complex markets including carbon commod-
ities and investment bonds. He has a sound understanding of proj-
ect finance, operational risk, credit risk, capital management, the
quantification of exposure using parametric methods that are able
to furnish the financial institution with a Value at Risk number. He is
skilled in end-to-end process design from the front to the back of-
fice using techniques such as six-sigma and has a background in in-
formation technology which allows him to build bespoke RDBMS for
distributed facilities, reporting, custom dashboards or other more
advanced services. He publishes a very popular journal at http://
causalcapital.blogspot.com
RISK&AUDIT
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CERS™CertifiedEnterpriseRiskSpecialist
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Learn about enterprise risk management procedures that are
essential to assess and mitigate risks associated with specific
businesses.
2 Discover the significance of risk management as a corporate
strategy to achieve and maintain business resilience
3 Learn best practices on enterprise risk management applications
4
Respond appropriately to any violations. Corrective actions may
require modifying the compliance standards and procedures as
well as implementing additional preventative measures.
5 Promote and consistently enforce standards.
RISK&AUDIT
COURSE OVERVIEW
This program has been evolved from taking the best risk compo-
nents of many functioning risk systems that have been bedded
down in banks, insurance companies, manufacturing firms and
mining businesses. The comprehensive nature of the program
alone ensures there is something for anyone who works in the en-
terprise risk space.
»» Executive management
»» Senior management
»» Risk professionals
»» Auditors
»» Compliance units
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» 18 months of Post Workshop Support provided directly by Mr. Martin
Davies
»» 2000 pages additional reading materials provided in soft copy on the
course
»» CERS designation with your name as MIABFM (Member of the Inter-
national Academy of
»» Business Financial Management)
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online
»» 35 CPE Credits issued by NASBA
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CGRCCertifiedTrainingPrograminGovernance,
RiskManagement&Compliance
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Identifying and assessing high impact rewards, risks, and
compliance requirements
2
How to integrate the various GRC activities in your organization
into one integrated GRC capability (e.g. audit, legal, human
resources, IT, compliance, risk management, ethics, the boards,
etc…).
3
How to explain the benefits of an integrated GRC capability to
management and the board of directors
4
How to develop and implement a GRC strategic plan and get
started setting up your GRC capability
5
Knowledge and information necessary to pass the GRC
Professional certification exam and obtain individual certification
in GRC as part of the course
COURSE OVERVIEW
In today’s complex global business environment, having a
transparent view of information and a coordinated approach to the
governance, management and assurance of performance, risk and
compliance is critical to success. Organizations that understand and
apply the principles of integrated governance, risk management
and compliance (GRC), in both processes and technology, have a
real competitive advantage. They improve their ability to make
well-informed strategic decisions and are better able to respond
with agility and speed to threats and opportunities that arise. These
organizations are more profitable and sustain the challenges of
business by following the practice of being a Principled Performer,
anorganizationthatreliablyachievesitsobjectives,whilemanaging
uncertainty and acting with integrity.
The objective of this seminar is to provide attendees with the
knowledge necessary to effectively design and enhance integrated
GRC activities across the organization based on established GRC
standards from OECG, the organization that defined GRC and is
the only international framework model related to GRC. At the
heart of the seminar is the OCEG GRC Capability Model. Although
various standards and frameworks exist to address discrete
portions of governance, risk management and compliance issues,
the OCEG GRC Capability Model is the only open standard that
provides comprehensive and detailed practices for building and
implementing an integrated GRC capability. This GRC capability
incorporates the various departments in an organization charged
with the major activities into an integrated GRC capability (e.g.
audit, legal, human resources, IT, compliance, risk management,
ethics, the boards, etc…).
This five-day course, that provides 35 hours of CPE, enables
participants to effectively design and enhance GRC activities within
any organization based on established, internationally recognized
GRC standards, and effectively audit the GRC capability. This
program also prepares participants to enhance their professional
credentials by taking the GRC Professional certification exam as
part of the course, offered by OCEG, and the GRC Audit certification.
Participants will have the opportunity to walk away from the course
not only with the knowledge and tools to develop a GRC capability,
but also individual certifications as a GRC Professional and GRC
Audit.
»» Internal auditors
»» Compliance professionals
»» Governance professionals
»» Risk management professionals
»» GRC professionals
»» Legal professionals
»» IT professionals dealing with GRC
»» Managers responsible for GRC activities
»» Executives and board members
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» Gain recognition and respect by obtaining a GRC Professional and
GRC Auditor certification, backed by the leading international GRC
organization.
»» Become familiar with how to implement the only international
framework for developing and implementing an integrated GRC
capability in an organization.
»» Know how to explain the benefits of GRC to your management and
board of directors.
»» Network with a leading international GRC expert, who is also an author
of the OCEG GRC Capability Framework.
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CIA®
1and2CertifiedInternalAuditor®
-
Part1&2
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Build a solid foundation.
2 Increase your earning potential by as much as 40%
3 Significant opportunity in career growth
4 Improve your internal audit skills and knowledge
5 Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a profes-
sional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including:
»» chief audit executives,
»» audit managers
»» audit staff
»» risk management staff
»» Distinguish you from your peers.
»» Demonstrate your proficiency with internal staff and external clients.
»» Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry.
»» Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism.
»» Lay a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The IIA’s CIA Learning System Program is designed to expand your
internal audit knowledge, build confidence for addressing today’s
internal audit challenges, and prepare you for the Certified Inter-
nal Auditor (CIA) exam. The program, consisting of three courses,
utilizes The Institute of Internal Auditors CIA Learning System. This
certificate program will provide you with an in-depth review of
the global CIA exam syllabus and materials included in The IIA’s CIA
Learning System.
The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a premier quality CIA review course
designed to meet the unique needs of busy internal audit profes-
sionals. Developed under the guidance of CIA-certified subject
matter experts, this program will provide you with the tools neces-
sary to successfully prepare for the CIA exam in the time frame that
best suits you.
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CIA®
3CertifiedInternalAuditor®
-Part3
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Build a solid foundation.
2 Increase your earning potential by as much as 40%
3 Significant opportunity in career growth
4 Improve your internal audit skills and knowledge
5 Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a profes-
sional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including:
»» chief audit executives,
»» audit managers
»» audit staff
»» risk management staff
»» Distinguish you from your peers.
»» Demonstrate your proficiency with internal staff and external clients.
»» Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry.
»» Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism.
»» Lay a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The IIA’s CIA Learning System Program is designed to expand your
internal audit knowledge, build confidence for addressing today’s
internal audit challenges, and prepare you for the Certified Inter-
nal Auditor (CIA) exam. The program, consisting of three courses,
utilizes The Institute of Internal Auditors CIA Learning System. This
certificate program will provide you with an in-depth review of
the global CIA exam syllabus and materials included in The IIA’s CIA
Learning System.
The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a premier quality CIA review course
designed to meet the unique needs of busy internal audit profes-
sionals. Developed under the guidance of CIA-certified subject
matter experts, this program will provide you with the tools neces-
sary to successfully prepare for the CIA exam in the time frame that
best suits you.
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CMRP™CertifiedMarketRiskProfessional
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Be able to build a complete risk framework for Counterparty and
Market Risk.
2 Understand the trends and new regulations for market,
counterparty and ALM.
3 Apply the risk framework to stress testing.
4 Learn how to manage risks that arise due to mismatches
between the assets and liabilities.
5 Gain insights into specific risk treatments.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» Corporate Treasury Managers in banks and corporations
»» Risk Managers/Analysts
»» Finance Directors
»» Financial Controllers
»» Finance Managers
»» Accountants
»» Dealers
»» Market Risk Staff
»» Brokers
»» Internal Auditors
Successful completion of this course makes you a CMRP™ Certified
Market Risk Professional. You can use the designation CMRP™ on your
business card and resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle
East and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed
Certificate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of
the International Academy of Business and Financial Management)
COURSE OVERVIEW
By attending this interactive course the attendants will extend their
knowledge on how to deal with all aspects of Market Risk:
Counterparty market risk frameworks, Tools for measuring market
risk, Different methods of VaR, Back testing Market Risk, Report-
ing Market Risk, Applied Transfer Pricing, OIS/Discounting, Pricing
Credit CVA&ALM, Basel III, Liquidity Risk, ALCO&ALM Foundations,
ALCO Report Market risk and volatility, Stress testing, Stress sce-
narios, Modeling concentration risk, Specific risk Treatments Mod-
eling Volatility and more...
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CORP™CertifiedOperational
RiskProfessional
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Establish an integrated risk framework for operational risk.
2 Quantify and model operational risk.
3 Develop systems for Key Risk Indicators.
4 Unravel risk appetite.
5 Build leading operational risk reports.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» Operational Risk Directors / Heads
»» Operational Risk Managers
»» Operational Risk Specialists / Professionals
»» Auditors / Regulatory Reporting Teams
»» Risk Management Directors / Heads
»» Risk Management Specialists / Professionals
»» Business Continuity Staff
Successful completion of this course makes you a CORP™ Certied
Operational Risk Professional. You can use the designation CORP™ on
your business card and resume.
»» Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle
East and Latin America
»» Access to the IABFM journal published online Gold Embossed
Certificate with your name and designation as MIABFM (Member of
the International Academy of Business and Financial Management)
COURSE OVERVIEW
Keyareasofbankingincludecorporate,investmentbanking(private
equity, valuation and structured finance/ treasury. Martin has also
worked with spot complex markets including carbon commodities
and investment bonds. He has a sound understanding of project
finance, operational risk, credit risk, capital management, the
quantification of exposure using parametric methods that are able
to furnish the financial institution with a Value at Risk number. He
is skilled in end-to-end process design from the front to the back
office using techniques such as six-sigma and has a background in
information technology which allows him to build bespoke RDBMS
for distributed facilities, reporting, custom dashboards or other
more advanced services. He publishes a very popular journal at
http://causalcapital.blogspot.com
Thecertifiedoperationalriskcourseisafivedayintensiveworkshop
which deals with all aspects of measuring and managing operational
risk. Some of the key areas include | Business Continuity | Basel
II Regulation | ISO 31000 | Bayesian approaches for quantifying
exposure | COSO explained | Extreme Value Theory | Scenario
Analysis | How to build an effective scorecard for operational risk
and much more.
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CRBA™CertifiedRiskBasedAuditor
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Learn risk management principles and the difference between
the various risk management frameworks
2
Identify the highest risks to your organization meeting its
objectives
3
Gain an understanding of the Risk-Based Internal Audit
Framework and how to apply it at your organization
4
Develop a truly risk-based internal audit plan, not just risk rank
an audit universe based on something other than organizational
objectives
5
Understand how to apply a risk-based approach at the audit
engagement level
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» Internal auditors
»» Internal audit seniors
»» Internal audit managers
»» Internal audit directors
»» Chief Audit Executives
»» Risk management professionals
»» Risk managers
At the end of the training course, participants will take an exam to prove
their understanding of the information from the training. Upon success-
ful completion of the exam, they will become Certified Risk Based Audi-
tors (CRBA), a professional individual certification backed by the Interna-
tional Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM).
COURSE OVERVIEW
Risk based internal auditing is about identifying the key objectives
of an organization and selecting the tops risks threating the
attainment of those objectives. This course enables participants
to effectively identify the top objectives and risks in their
organizations to provide input on developing a risk based internal
audit plan. We discuss risk management basics on how to identify,
assess, evaluate, mitigate and monitor risks; to aid in understanding
risk management principles necessary to perform risk based audits.
Differences between traditional internal auditing and how to audit
using a risk-based approach are discussed.
Through lectures and practical group interaction, discussions,
and exercises, participants will develop the skills necessary to
effectively plan and perform risk based internal auditing at their
organization.
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CRS™CertifiedRiskSpecialist
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1
Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Maps, and GRC Governance,
Risk & Compliance approach;
2
Work within International Risk Management regulations, Risk
culture; Comprehend Risk appetite and Risk tolerance;
3 Measure and model Operational Risk;
4
Understand the coordination between Credit Risk and Liquidity
Risk; Develop their models;
5 Understand and assess Market Risk.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is suitable for many different types of risk analysts,
managers and audit staff. It covers the entire risk management
landscape drawing on different aspects of risk and delivers complex
topics in an easy to understand manner:
»» Corporate treasury Managers in
banks & corporations
»» Risk Managers/Analysts
»» Finance Directors
»» Financial Controllers
»» Finance Managers
»» Accountants
»» Dealers
»» Operational Risk Staff
»» Market Risk Staff
»» Brokers
»» Internal Auditors
»» External Auditors
Plus anyone who is responsible for analyzing company financial risk and
dealing with the various risk exposures that may affect their organization.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This IABFM-certified course provides participants with in-
depth knowledge and up-to-date advice on best practices
in risk measurement and management activities in business
organizations. In addition to its focus on the most crucial risk
terminologies and practicalities such as ERM, risk maps and risk-
based decisions, the course covers the main types of risk faced
nowadays by most business organizations such as operational risk,
credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. Using interactive tasks
and real life case studies, the course also enables participants to
apply the knowledge they will learn about risk measurement and
management in designing effective ERM frameworks, devising
comprehensive risk maps and making successful risk-based
decisions which coincide with their company’s risk culture, appetite
and tolerance. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity
to work in teams to analyze comprehensive cases, solve practical
problems and apply the concepts learnt to real world scenarios in a
comprehensive risk management context. Overall, this course aims
to communicate complex concepts and sophisticated techniques of
risk planning, measurement, management, reporting and disclosure
in a truly interesting but highly effective way.
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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Successful completion of this course makes you a CRS™ Certified Risk
Specialist. You can use the official CRS™ designation on your business
card and resume.
»» » Up to 18 months membership to the IABFM professional body
»» » Access to the IABFM network and body of information online
»» » Preferred access to education centers in USA, UK, Europe, Asia, Mid-
dle East and Latin America
»» » Access to the IABFM journal published online
»» » Gold Embossed Certificate with your name and designation as MI-
ABFM (Member of the International Academy of Business and Finan-
cial Management)
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FA&FMForensicAuditing
&FraudManagement
5 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1 Skills for Forensic Investigations
2 Detect of risk and red flags
3 Analyse documents and Data
4 Identify indicators of illegal activity in the bank records
5 Interpret basic bank records
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
»» Audit Managers,
»» Internal Auditors,
»» External Auditors,
»» Accountants,
»» Risk Managers,
»» Fraud Officers,
»» Identify the key indicators which indicate that a forensic audit may
be necessary
»» Investigate allegations of fraudulent activities reported by employees
or business associates, includ-ing proper interview techniques.
»» Identify the Key “Fraud Strategies” uses to mislead potential investors
or regulators
»» Staff the forensic audit team.
»» Protect potential forensic evidence.
»» Develop the right forensic tests to detect the potential for fraud to
exist in financial statements
»» How to determine if fraudulent activities are occurring in your
organization
»» Gather the proper evidence to support litigation if necessary.
»» Develop proper forensic exhibits
COURSE OVERVIEW
Virtually every entity suffers from fraud, though management
might not know it. With fraud costing entities an estimated five
percent of their annual revenues, organizations lacking proactive
fraud prevention measures are the most at risk. This course will
show you why traditional internal controls can be ineffective in
preventing many frauds and how to combat fraud more effectively
and economically.
Occupational fraud is a significant threat to any organisation.
Those organisations which employ fewer anti-fraud controls are
more vulnerable to fraud. Nearly half of victim organisations do not
recover any losses they suffer due to fraud.
Discover what you can do to protect your organisation/company
from fraud. Learn about management’s responsibilities for
preventing fraud and effective internal controls to aid in this effort.
This course will take you further into leading techniques to manage
the risk of fraud and cut its ongoing cost for all types of entities.
Forensic auditing provides an investigation methodology and
accounting analysis that is suitable to the court which will form the
basis for discussion, debate and ultimately dispute resolution. This
course concentrates on practical advice in the fight against fraud,
with focus sessions on deterrence, data mining and interviewing in
a stressed environment. It provides an incisive analysis of how fraud
occurs within an organisation and explains the latest techniques for
fighting it.
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