25 Sep 2022

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

25 Sep 2022

INTRODUCTION

Diploma course Computerized Financial Management introduces Finance Professionals to computerized financial management applications used in the decision-making process. They learn to use computerized Accounting systems with application of financial accounting knowledge to generate Financial data. Areas such as Analysis, financial statement ratio analysis and budget forecast preparation are also covered in this 10-day course.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27 733797377

Email:info@aicdtraining.com

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

11 Sep 2022

INTRODUCTION

The course helps participants on how to professionally manage foreign aid for the achievement of the intended purpose. It guides them in to applying concepts and principles of financial management in management of project financed by foreign aid, with specific attention to those funded by the World Band and African Development Bank.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 

 

25 Sep 2022

INTRODUCTION

The 10-day course is facilitated with the goal of helping credit and debt managers to gain an understanding of principles and practice of controlling credit and managing debt. The course is a must attend for all in credit and debt management field and other concerned stakeholders as it augments theory with contemporary trends in the business environment.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

20 Jul 2021

COURSE OVERVIEW

Treasury Management course is offered by AICD to impart participant with professional skills in management of public resources.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

For more information click here https://aicdtraining.com/online-information-request-form/

03 Jul 2023

1.     WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

This course is designed to take your financial modelling skills to an advance level, through the evaluation and analysis of real-life case studies. It will also develop your knowledge and understanding of finance enabling you to make financial decisions which will, reduce costs, increase profit and minimize risk. The course will examine the latest tools and techniques estimating sales, costs, risk and economic variables leading to advanced financial optimization models using Excel, best international practice, tools and techniques.

 

This course will feature:

  • Practical application of advanced financial modelling skills to real life case studies in the Oil & Gas sector and your company
  • Development of advanced financial knowledge and its application to business problems and decision making
  • The development of Advanced Financial Models which will be of practical use to you and your organization
  • Training using Excel and the latest financial analysis tools and techniques
  • Supporting material in both hard and soft copy explaining key Financial and Modelling techniques and applications

 

2.     WHAT ARE THE GOALS?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Make improved financial decisions using Excel
  • Develop advanced financial models using Excel
  • Apply best practice and the latest tools and techniques to analyse financial data
  • Manage sales, costs and financial risk using financial models
  • Prepare, use and report on advanced financial models

 

3.     PREREQUISITES

Participants should have a working knowledge of Financial Statements and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

 

4.     WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  •  CFO / Finance Director / Financial Controller / Head of Finance
  •  Financial Managers and Analysts
  •  Director/Head/Manager of Strategic Planning
  •  Director/Head/Manager of Business Development
  •  Financial/Equity/Treasury Analysts
  •  Project Managers
  •  Project Financiers and Lenders
  •  Accountants and Auditors for Energy Regulatory Authorities
  • Professionals who need to develop a greater understanding of finance
  • Professionals who need to develop their advanced financial modelling skills
  • Those who make decisions using financial models or are impacted by those decisions
  • Those responsible for managing finance
  • Those responsible for estimating sales, costs, risks and economic variables

5.     HOW WILL THIS BE PRESENTED?

Throughout the course delegates will work on case studies and real life examples to develop their Advanced Financial Modelling and Finance skills.

The course is taught by an experienced financial practitioner, who will guide you through finance and the latest tools and techniques, using a range of methods including discussions, case studies and exercises. Where appropriate, these will include real issues brought to the workshop by delegates.

The course is highly participatory ensuring that delegates leave with new skills to benefit their personal and organizational development.

 

6.     COURSE OUTLINE

Module One: Advanced Modelling Skills with Excel

 

  1. From Basic Modelling to Advanced Modelling
  2. Identifying Financial Applications for Modelling in the Oil & Gas sector
  3. Advanced Financial Applications of Excel
  4. Advanced Financial Analysis Tools in Excel
  5. Graphs & Charts to aid Financial Analysis
  6. Best Practice in Modelling with Excel

 Module Two: Estimation Models – Income, Costs, Risks & Economic Variables (Oil Prices, Exchange Rates & Interest Rates)

 

  1. Cost Estimation – Incremental; Inflation, PERT, Supply & Demand factors
  2. Forecasting using Statistical Methods in Excel – Time Series Analysis, Exponential Smoothing, Correlation & Regression Analysis
  3. Risk Measurement using – Probability Analysis, Correlation & Beta
  4. Forecasting Oil Prices using statistical models
  5. Measuring & Managing Investment Risk
  6. Forecasting Interest Rates & Exchange Rates using historical data, Interest Rate Parity Theory and Purchasing Power Parity Theory

 

Module Three: Developing an Advanced Financial Optimization Model

 

  1. Developing the Financial Model using Costs and Economic Variables estimated on Module 2
  2. Simulating changes to Costs & Accounts Payable
  3. Simulating changes to Sales Volume, Oil Price & Accounts Receivables
  4. Financial Derivatives – Forwards, Options Futures & Swaps
  5. Using Derivatives to Managing Oil Price Volatility, Interest Rates & Exchange Rates
  6. Implementing Policies to manage change

 

Module Four: Models to Assess Growth Strategies

 

  1. Evaluating growth strategies
  2. Models to simulate growth strategies
  3. The dangers of Overtrading
  4. Examining the impact on Working Capital
  5. Examining the impact on Leverage
  6. Mergers & Acquisitions – Modelling the impact on Share Price, Market Value, Earnings & EPS

 

Module Five: Modelling Best Practices

 

  1. Case Study incorporating the skills from Module 1 – 4
  2. Developing an Advanced Financial Optimization Model to meet the needs of the delegates and their organization
  3. Presentation of the Model
  4. Testing the Model
  5. Improving the Model
  6. Decision Making & Reporting

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

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09 Jul 2021

COURSE OVERVIEW

Treasury Management course is offered by AICD to impart participant with professional skills in management of public resources.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

For more information click here https://aicdtraining.com/online-information-request-form/

13 Jan 2023

 

  1. COURSE OVERVIEW?

 

What went wrong in Greece’s handling of its public debt? How does a city government like Detroit go from prosperity to bankruptcy?  And how could the looting, theft and corruption in Malawi’s “cashgate” have been avoided? We are all concerned about where “our” money goes. We all want good roads and schools, thriving industry, and personal and national security, but how can we be sure that public monies are being managed properly, and how can we hold those in charge to account?

 

The course will focus on the basics of Government Finance and how public finance is raised and expenditure is controlled. It will also cover the principles of financial reporting, budget management and Value for Money, including accountancy based business simulation; covers risk management and internal controls; revenue management, investment appraisal and the financial elements of business cases and expenditure management; aspects of contract management;  the  importance and role  of audit in relation to financial andoperational management and concludes by looking at the effective communication of financial information.

 

2.  COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

The broad aim of this course is to introduce participants to key knowledge and skills pertaining to Public Sector Financial Management which include:

 

  • Explore and understand the basics of public financial management
  • Interpret and reflect on simple public sector financial statements
  • Explain how governments raise finance through various means
  • Explain how the budget process works at national and sub-national levels
  • Discuss how auditing is conducted in public sector organisations
  • Explore how public sector organisations are held accountable to the public

3.  COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon completing this course, participants should be able to:

  • be familiar with key macroeconomic issues, & Public Sector Financial Management legislation, StateTreasury Regulations, and  the Public Finance Management Act
  • understand the weaknesses of traditional public finance management systems and the vision of the Public Finance Management Act
  • understand public finance management terminology and concepts
  • be familiar with the financial planning and budgeting system of the State
  • be aware of new and old management principles, approaches, and paradigms
  • be able to differentiate and apply various financial planning and budgeting techniques such as: MediumTerm Expenditure Framework, zero-based budgeting, incremental budgeting, programme budgeting, and performance budgeting
  • be able to manage budget, cash-flow projections, and variance analysis successfully
  • be able to interpret and develop Public Sector Financial Management reports such as: income and expenditure statement, budget, MTEF format, cash-flow projection, variance analysis, assets register, programme budget, performance budget, and balance sheet
  • be aware of cost-effectiveness and cost-efficiency financial management concepts
  • be familiar with key principles of successful contract and tender management
  • be familiar with the concepts of financial decentralisation, cost- centres, and delegations and
  • Be aware of public finance management success and failure factors.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the key concepts of managerial
  • Interpreting financial
  • Drafting financial
  • Drafting budgets according to operational plans of the
  • Supervising the financial management of a unit against given requirements
  • Explaining the concept of budgeting pertinent to an area of responsibility.
  • Determining the elements of a budget relevant to an area of responsibility.
  • Monitoring and controlling actual expenses (and revenue), against projected

 

4.  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 The course is suitable for:

  • Public sector finance staff from around the world
  • Accountants and Staff for Anti-Corruption Bureaus
  • Part qualified and qualified accountants who want to move into public sector roles
  • Public Debt Management Officer
  • Those already working in public sector management or simply looking for a better understanding of contemporary financial
  • Front, middle and back offices in the public debt management offices
  • Public debt management unit officers, managers, analysts, directors
  • Public officers in parastatals, central and local government or similar institutions
  • Government Ministries Staff and experts

5.  COURSE OUTLINE

  •  What is financial management?
  • Financial management macro environment and legislation
  • Public financial management
  • Success factors of good public financial management
  • An economic perspective
  • Accounting practice and the Financial Management Cycle
  • Budgeting
  • Revenue management
  • Asset management and fraud prevention
  • Adjustments estimate
  • Financial Misconduct
  • Financial Reporting
  • Analysing Financial reports
  • Auditing
  • Financial accounting

 

  • Management accounting

 

  • Cost reduction and assessing value for money

 

  • Internal auditing

 

  • Investment appraisal

 

  • Financial control

 

  • Financial governance

 

  • Procurement

 

  • Contract Management

 

  • Understanding financial statements: an examination of the information contained in common accountingterms
  • Fiscal imbalances: causes and consequences

 

  • Understanding public sector spending: how governments spend public money to implement public policies and execute  programmes and projects
  • Planning and budgeting: an analysis of how public expenditure decisions are made
    • Evaluating public expenditures: understanding the effect of public spending decisions
    • Cutting expenditures and the austerity agenda: how government austerity policies are used to reduce government activity
    • Common sources of public revenues, including inter- governmental transfers, and alternative sources used by governments across the world

 

  • Taxation: an exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of taxation, custom duties and fees, and their uses, from behavioural change to stimulating business activity
  • Auditing and accountability: exploring the concept of accountability and explaining the importance of corporate governance in ensuring government accountability
  • Understanding public governance: exploring how the crisis of public administration has led to financial disaster in cities like Detroit

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27 733797377

Email:info@aicdtraining.com

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/

29 Oct 2022

INTRODUCTION

The course helps participants on how to professionally manage foreign aid for the achievement of the intended purpose. It guides them in to applying concepts and principles of financial management in management of project financed by foreign aid, with specific attention to those funded by the World Band and African Development Bank.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 

 

09 Apr 2019

COURSE OVERVIEW

Treasury Management course is offered by AICD to impart participant with professional skills in management of public resources.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND COURSE OUTLINE PLEASE CONTACT:

PIERRE DUPLIS BRENNER

The Admission Director

AFRICA INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (AICD)

 

HEAD OFFICE:

21 Detroit Plaza |Pretoria Road|Kempton Park|

Gauteng. SOUTH AFRICA

Telephone : +27 733797377

Whatsapp Number : +27733797377

https://aicdtraining.com/

 

OUR SERVICES:

TRAINING| SHORT COURSES| CONSULTANCY| RESEARCH| RECRUITMENT| MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 

 

For more information https://aicdtraining.com/apply-online/