finance for non-finance professionals

Finance for Non-Finance ProfessionalsBy Dr Steven Liew

Blaze AvenueEmpowering Business Ideas

12th & 13th November 2014Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

2 Days Workshop

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Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

As manager, you wear many hats managing people and other resources. Because your company’s ultimate goal is return to stakeholders, you want to clearly know how you can show THE FINANCIAL RESULTS in the Financial Statements of the Company. Because of that, you want to confident in your ability to read and interpret Financial Statements so that you to be an effective, efficient and valuable asset. The good news is you can now learn to use these tools to increase your knowledge and skills. You do not have to be a financial expert before the course because in this workshop, you will learn the financial tools and language in a highly hands-on and practical way. Whether you are managing day to day operations or planning for growth or new product lines, these tools will be invaluable to the decision making process..Real-cur-rent problematic finance & business cases will be analyzed and scenario solutions will be discussed within the workshop.

Course Objectives By the end of this course you will be able to:• How to read a balance sheet• How to read Profit & Loss Statement • Use Profit and Loss Statement to evaluate performance • Understand the relationship between cash flow statement and balance sheet• How to look for information efficiently in the annual report • Learn how to size up a company quickly by reading their financial ratios• Understand Investment Techniques & Time Value of Money • Decision making based on Project evaluation

MethodologyThis workshop’s methodology is a combination of expert input, interactive practical exercises, self assessment, lots of hands-on role-play, group discussions, exercise worksheets, practical projects and presentations

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Programme Outline

Balance Sheet • How to read a balance sheet • Understand key concepts of Assets, Liabilities, Equity • Current vs non-current distinction • Tangible vs intangible distinction • Assessment of company financial strength and risk • Strengthening financial structure • Working capital management

Profit & Loss Statement • How to read Profit & Loss Statement • Use Profit and Loss Statement to evaluate performance • Concept of margins and profit analysis • Relationship between P&L statement to balance sheet • Profit & Loss accounting model • Why profit is different from cash

Cash Flow Statement • Lifeblood of business – Cash Flow Statement • Relationship between cash flow statement and balance sheet • 3 streams of cash flow, Operating ,Investing &Financing • How to determine financial health from cash flow pattern • Determining if the company is using internal cash flow to finance growth or relying on external financing

Risk Modelling Skills • Analyzing the potential risks facing an organization • Mitigating controls • Weight the financial impact • Cost/benefit decision analysis • Risk Model software

Financial Ratios Analysis • Learn how to size up a company quickly by reading their financial ratios • Liquidity • Solvency • Efficiency • Profitability • Asset Management • Assessing drivers of company profitability and growth:- • Operations and investment strategies : operating and investment management

First Day, 12th of November 2014





Programme OutlineInvestment Techniques & Time Value of Money (Case Study) • Calculate return on investment (ROI), • Calculate net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period • Recommendation to proceed or reject based on financial & non-financial considerations

Decision making on Project evaluation (Case Study) • Relevant costing • Opportunity cost • Funding options ( debt and equity ratio)

Budgeting • Planning Process • Preparation Of Budgeting ( Operational & financial Budget) • Budgeting and Human Behavior

Cost Management and Decision Making • Outsourcing or Make-or-Buy Decision • Decision to Add or Drop a Product, Service, or Business Unit • Relevant Costs of Replacing Equipment • Pricing Decisions

Who Should AttendIf you’re in a role and are in some ways involved in Financial Decisions – You must attend this two-day hands on program.All savvy managers and executives in functions like : • Sales & Marketing • Production & Engineering • Human Resources & Finance and Accounting • Purchasing & Procurement • R&D / Production Development • Project Management • Anyone who is determined to be successful in his / her career

Special FeaturePlease bring along your laptop with access to MS Excel.

Second Day, 13th of November 2014

Dr Liew had worked in private sector companies, ranging from family-run businesses to professional-ly managed multi-national corporations in South Asia and the ASEAN region. He has accumulated more than 28 years working experience in senior financial & operational management positions spearheading the profitability and growth of companies. He has worked for the MBF Finance & its related group of companies over the 10 years period

He is a registered Trainer with the Government Human Resources Development Berhad (Pembangu-nan Sumber Manusia Berhad).

Dr Steven Liew had conducted various seminars for corporate clientele including Association of Credit Management Malaysia, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Malaysia Institute of Management, Malaysia Institute of Accountants, Institute of Bank Bank Malaysia, Nestle, IQPC Worldwide Pte Ltd , Singapore, Lexis Nexis,, Proton Edar Malaysia , Brunei Investment Agency, Small Medium Industries Development Corporation , Ministry of Development, Brunei , BICPA Asean Management, Brunei, Risda Group Of Companies, Sales & Marketing Training Forum, Sri Lanka, Giant Retail Sdn Bhd, Telekom Brunei & Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam. Continental Tyres, Sime Darby Bhd ,Sony Malaysia Sdn Bhd , Perodua Sdn Bhd & Credit Guarantee Corporation (M) Bhd; Fujixerox, UDA Holdings, SPNB, Diners Club, Elk Desa Capital Bhd, Antah Schindler, UCSI & Ministry of Finance.

He is currently providing management consultancy and training specialising in Fast closing monthly, leadership, Strategic Planning, budgeting, accounting, finance, Cost reduction, credit management & loan recovery.

is a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Manage-ment Accountants, UK and is a Chartered Accountant by profession. He has a Asia Pacific Executive MBA (for senior executives) from the National University of Singa-pore and a PhD in international finance with Rushmore University of USA.




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Testimonials From Past ParticipantsBrand Development & Operation Manager“Overall good. I am a bit slow due to not very good in accounting. I can say it is totally new to me . Big thank you, Dr Steven. I will discuss with my top management regarding to the budget aspects of my role for the next management meeting. Will implement this budget analy-sis to control branding & advertisement costs in 6 month times”

Legal Division“Good introduction to the basics of accounting and financial analysis using practical real life examples. Participants are able to grasp concepts quicker as it is hands on and interactive.”

Internal Audit Division“This course gives me better understanding about accounting & financial analysis as a prepara-tion when public sectors start using accrual accounting in 2015.”

Treasury, Sabah Malaysia“I now understand the following better1. Understanding the balance sheet, 2. Know how to identify the profitable company/projects, 3. Understanding more on problem solving tools, 4. More input for decision making process”

Fiskal dan Ekonomi “This course is good to refresh my knowledge on accounting treatment. It also helps me in making analysis on financial statement as well as preparing scenario and sensitivity analysis which are relevant to my current task at Fiscal and Economic Division.”

Nur Diyana Binti Ab. Manap, Government Investment Corporation, GIC“I've learnt the systematic ways to measure company's performance right from the beginning when the project kicked-off until forecasting the ability of the company to survive in the indus-try. This knowledge is very useful which it is very much related to my work nature.”

Aizwan bin Anuar, Housing Loan Division“Knowledge gained from this course has opened my eyes towards the intricacies of finance in private sector and maybe contribute back this knowledge to the government.”

Nurhidayah binti Lamien, Tax Division“This course has assisted me in analysing financial statements better. Discussions using case studies have helped us to better understand & relate to our day to day tasks. My favourite session was the financial statements preparation & problem solving on burning issues”

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12th & 13th November 2014

Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

RM 3,800 (USD 1,200) RM 4,300 (USD 1,300)

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Group Registration of minimum 3 delegates: RM 3,100 (USD 1,000) /delegateGold Package: Register 5 delegates, 6th delegate participates for FREE (5 + 1 Free)Platinum Package: Register 10, additional 3 delegates participates for Free (10 + 3 Free)

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