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KPMG Business Academytraining calendar

Creating value through knowledge

January – April 2020 edition

kpmgbusinessacademy.com

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About KPMGKPMG is a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. Its 189,000 people operate in

152 countries, working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are

affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (KPMG International), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct

and separate entity and describes itself as such.

About KPMG in the UAE

KPMG established its first office in the UAE in 1973. Today the firm

is led by more than 75 partners and directors, with 750 people

operating from five offices distributed across the country. We work

with leading industry players across the region and have played a

pivotal role in their success.

KPMG’s presence in the Lower Gulf over the past 40 years has

helped KPMG in the UAE and Oman become preferred providers of

audit, tax, business advisory, risk, corporate governance and

regulatory services. Our clients look to us for timely, independent

advice to support their decision making. Our professionals are

selected from a talent pool of industry specialists, backed by a deep

knowledge base. Our people combine local experience with a client-

focused approach and a professional network across our member

firms globally.

Values and culture

Amidst our diverse workforce, KPMG’s values form the common

thread that links our people across the world and forms the very

fabric of our shared identity.

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About KPMG Business Academy

Vision

To be the best-in-class training and learning solution provider with

commitment to excellence.

Mission

Helping to build a knowledge-based economy using KPMG’s

expertise and resources.

We are committed to creating value

We create value by enhancing learning and capabilities for clients

across the Middle East through leading edge training and

development solutions.

We provide cutting-edge learning solutions

Our solutions develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a

global environment. We support the drive to constantly improve

professional knowledge and gain skills through learning, and help our

clients grow their businesses across the region.

KPMG Business Academy combines the learning and development solutions KPMG brings to businesses and

professionals in the region. We provide cutting edge training programs to enhance the professional knowledge and skills

of our clients. The power of education to strengthen knowledge and innovation is emphasized within the UAE Vision

2021, and KPMG Business Academy closely aligns with that vision.

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“

Tailored to your needs

We understand that every organization is different. That is why we design

and deliver programs for various levels and audiences, offering the

knowledge and experience your people need.

‘Learning and innovation

go hand in hand.’

- William Pollard

Innovation is a key driver for people at all levels of an

organization. We stimulate and support versatile approaches

with the objective of providing effective solutions for your

needs.

– Training for professional excellence

– Promoting key values across organization

– Attracting and developing talents for future roles

– Designing engaging learning experiences

– Setting benchmarks and assessing capabilities

– Measuring progress and results

– Disseminating knowledge and supporting continuous learning

Innovative learning practices

Engaging learning methods

Creative, interactive learning opportunities enable learning. We

provide practical knowledge - involving participants in group

discussions, case studies, practical exercises, scenario analyses,

simulations and the use of online collaborative tools.

““Key propositions

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Public courses

For further details on our

upcoming events and training

programs, please visit our

website:


We organize specialist industry and market driven public courses throughout the year. Our practical, hands-on and

structured courses are a perfect choice when you have limited people for an in-house solution.

Our courses cover a variety of topics which enhance the

technical, managerial and professional growth of your

employees. These courses are an ideal opportunity to

learn, as well as network with our experienced trainers

and peers in an engaging environment.

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KPMG Business AcademyUpcoming courses - January to April ‘2020

— SROI practioner training

Sustainability and corporate responsibility

15-16 April

— VAT update

— Transfer pricing

— Data analytics for effective decision making (Dubai)

— Lean six sigma

— Design thinking

Business process management

9-10 Feb

31Mar-2 April

24-25 March

— Emotionally intelligent leader

— Developing leaders to manage change (Dubai)

— Developing leaders to manage change (Oman)

— Creative problem solving for business leaders

Leadership and business skills

19-20 April

26-27 Feb

18-19 March

8-9 Apr

* For latest updates contact Saravanan Selvan on 04-3569616 / 050-5767205

— Fundamentals of finance and accounting (Oman)

— Advanced financial statement analysis (Dubai)

— Finance for non-finance professionals

Accounting and financial reporting

26-27 Feb

17-19 Mar

15-16 Mar

— Treasury in a day

— Libor Transition

Corporate finance and investments

12 March

5 April

— Implementing effective corporate governance in the UAE

— Investor relations

— Corporate Governance Masterclass (Oman)

Governance and boards

17-18 Feb

13-14 Apr-

11 Mar

— COSO- Internal controls integrated framework

— Effective report writing for internal auditors (Dubai)

— Effective report writing for internal auditors (Oman)

Internal audit and risk management

4-5 Mar

5-6 Feb

1-2 Apr

HR and training

— Competency based performance management 19-20 Feb

Tax

2 March

6 April

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Key learning

benefits:

Improve your accounting concepts to make an impact on your business decisions

Fundamentals of finance and accounting

This course is likely to be useful for

professionals:

— With or without finance and

accounting background

— SME business owners

Who should attend

26-27 Feb, 2020 - Muscat, Oman

Date and location

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

OMR 620 – Muscat

Course fee

— Learn about the basic

accounting principles and

the impact of various

decisions on a company’s

performance

— Improve your

understanding of financial

concepts that impact your

business

— Enhance role as a decision-

maker and develop the

ability to resolve financial

issues within an

organization

Victoria Abakumova

Manager I Accounting Advisory Services

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited

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Key learning

benefits:

Improve your accounting concepts to make an impact on your business decisions

Finance for non-finance professionals


professionals:

— With or without finance and

accounting background

— SME business owners

Who should attend

15-16 March, 2020 - Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee

— Learn about the basic

accounting principles and

the impact of various

decisions on a company’s

performance

— Improve your

understanding of financial

concepts that impact your

business

— Enhance role as a decision-

maker and develop the

ability to resolve financial

issues within an

organization

Rohan Kapoor

Director I Accounting Advisory Services

KPMG

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Key learning

benefits:

Assessing business performance by analyzing financial statements

Advanced financial statement analysis

This course is likely to be useful for :

— Financial controllers and analysts

— Corporate finance executives

— Mergers & acquisitions officers

— Financial managers

— Management accountants

— Business analysts

Who should attend

17-19 March, 2020- Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Rohan Kapoor

Director I Accounting Advisory Services

KPMG

Course leaders

Three days

Duration

US$ 2,495 – Dubai

Course fee

Please bring along

your laptop with MS

Excel installed

— Assess business

performance by analyzing

financial statements

— Explore the approaches for

pricing a company’s fair

value for a variety of

purposes

— Analyze the different

problems and risk variables

that a company might

encounter

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Key learning

benefits:

Treasury in a day

This course is likely to be useful for:

— Anyone who wants to understand the

role of the corporate treasurer and the

context in which treasury operates,

without getting into too much

technical detail

— Those who work alongside treasury

and need to understand its role, key

functions and business drivers i.e.

internal audit, accounting,

development/business planning and IT

— If you supply products or services to

treasury and need to understand your

corporate client’s business needs

more effectively

Who should attend

12 March, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Chris Van Dijl

Course leaders

One day

Duration

US$ 999 – Dubai

Course fee

— A developing business

from a treasurer’s point of

view

— Business and cash flows

in different sectors

— The risks, skills and

responsibilities of a

treasurer

In association with

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Key learning

benefits:

Budgeting and forecasting


— Managing Directors

— Financial Controllers

— Business Development Managers

— Business Planning Managers

— Finance Managers (in various

functions)

— Business Unit / Operational Managers

— Management Accountants

— Business Analysts

— Financial Analysts

— Portfolio Management

— Capital Planning

— Treasury

Who should attend

TBA

Date and location

Danielle Stein Fairhurst

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$ 1895 – Dubai

Course fee

— Discover and leverage on

the different types of

budgeting techniques that

can be used in

organizations.

— Understand the budget

planning process,

preparation, review and

control.

— Streamline budget model

building by applying best

practice functions, tools

and techniques.

Please bring along

your laptop with MS

Excel installed

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Key learning

benefits:

Libor Transition


Who should attend

5 April, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Steve Punch

Director

KPMG

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$ 999 – Dubai

Course fee

— Understand why there is

an urgency for the

transition and provide

ideas as to how you can

plan your response

— Understand the practical

challenges for Banks/

Corporates to transition

and the scale of their

impact

— Understand some of the

technical industry

challenges and activities

— Individuals from Risk, Treasury,

Finance in Banking domain to

understand the role of markets,

contracts, products, models,

pricing/ modeling impacted due to

LIBOR transition. In addition who

work alongside related key areas

like Legal, Accounting and Audit.

— Anyone who wants to understand

the role of the impact on

corporate dealings/ treasury

operations without excessively

technical detail

Jhilam Chowdhury

Manager

KPMG

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Key learning

benefits:

Enhance the impact of your internal audit reports

Effective report writing for internal auditors

Who should attend

5-6 Feb 2020 Dubai, UAE

1-2 April 2020, Muscat, Oman

Date and location

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee


— Internal auditors and assurance

professionals

— Internal audit managers and

supervisors

— Internal audit directors

— Internal control specialists

— Accounting analysts

— Professionals interested in improving

their report writing

— Understand the report

writing provisions provided

in the standards of IIA

— Analyze the typical audit

report structure

— Enhance the impact of your

reports

Maryam Mohammadzaman

Associate Partner IARCS I KPMG

Matin Harris

Director I KPMG

OMR 620 – Muscat

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Key learning

benefits:

Overview of ADAA Resolution No 1 on Internal Controls

COSO Internal controls integrated framework

Who should attend

4-5 Mar, 2020 – Dubai

Date and location

Nagaraj Uchil

Director I Advisory | KPMG

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee


— Professionals responsible for the

internal controls framework

— Business Continuity Management

(BCM)

— Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

— Risk managers

— Risk consultants

— Auditors

— Key roles in supporting In-

depth coverage on who is

responsible to implement,

who would assess it and

report.

— Knowing best practices The

leading internal controls

framework - Key

components and principles

of COSO

— Understanding of the law ,

overview of ADDA

Resolution No. 1 of 2017

and how to comply with

the regulation

Siddharth Behal

Partner I Advisory | KPMG

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Key learning

benefits:

Stepping ahead on a journey towards governance maturity to create value beyond

compliance

Corporate governance masterclass

Who should attend

11 March, 2020 – Muscat, Oman

Date and location

Harris Matin

Director I IARCS

KPMG

Course leaders

One day

Duration

OMR350 – Muscat

Course fee

This course is primarily designed for:

— Business professionals who are

responsible for developing a culture

of good governance in their

organization

— Responsible for interaction with

governing bodies, such as the board

and its sub-committees, including

shareholders

— Individuals who have an interest in

the field of corporate governance

— Individuals who aspire to become

members of a board and/or audit

committee

— Acquire the skills to

implement a culture of

good governance within

your organization

— Develop an understanding

of the code of corporate

governance for publicity

listed companies in Oman

— Acquire knowledge of

prevailing Business

Continuity Management

(BCM) standards

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Key learning

benefits:

Helping you strengthen your corporate governance practices

Implementing effective corporate governance in UAE

Who should attend

17-18 Feb, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Maryam Mohammadzaman

Associate Partner I IARCS

KPMG

Aroon Kumar

Associate Director I IARCS

KPMG

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee


— Professionals in charge of

governance

— Company secretaries

— Risk management professionals

— Compliance professionals

— Internal audit professionals

— Professionals interested in

understanding leading corporate

governance practices

— Understand leading

corporate governance

practices

— Analyze the governance

framework

— Enhance transparency and

constructive boardroom

dialogue

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Key learning

benefits:

Develop and maintain relationships of trust with potential shareholders to add business value

Investor relations

Who should attend

13-14 Apr, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Meenakshi Sharma

Associate Director I KPMG

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee

— Understand and articulate

the equity structure of a

company and start a

dialogue with an

investment company

— Understand operational

aspects of the investor

relations (IR) function

— Measure the success of

your investor relations

program

This course is recommended

for:

— Chief Executive Officers

— Managing Directors

— Chief Financial Officers

— Chief Investor Relations

Officers

— Investor Relations

professionals

— Experienced professionals

moving to an IR role

— Company Secretaries

— Senior executives in finance

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Key learning

benefits:

Make Social Return On Investment (SROI) a tool to attract higher investments

SROI practitioner training

Who should attend

15-16 April, 2020– Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Adam Richards

Social Value Consultant

Social Value Network UK (UK)

Course leaders

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee


— Professionals interested in managing

and increasing the value created by

organizations

— Individuals seeking to become

accredited practitioners

— Learn how to measure and

maximize the social value

that you generate using

‘The Principles of Social

Value’

— Discover ways to present

your social value findings to

create impact

— Accomplish knowledge and

skills towards becoming an

accredited practitioner of

SROI

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Key learning

benefits:

Unlock the insights on business data

Data analytics for effective decision making


— Business professional dealing with

large volumes of data, and intending

to benefit from data driven decision

making

— Financial analyst

— Business planning analyst

— Financial controllers

— Contracts and procurement

managers

— Cost controllers

— Auditors

— Risk officers especially in banking,

energy, logistics, media,

construction, hospitality and

manufacturing industries.

Who should attend

9-10 Feb, 2020– Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Sudharshana Balasubramanian

Director I IARCS

KPMG

Course leader

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee

Please bring a laptop with

provision to install analytics

software and should have the

administrative rights to use

certain software's.

— Analyze data using

statistical models and

advanced techniques

— Establish relationships

between an organization’s

business processes and its

risks through analytics

— Understand how data

analytics can be used to

secure competitive

advantage

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Key learning

benefits:

Structural approach for creative problem-solving

Design thinking

Who should attend

24-25 March, 2020– Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Ajay Agarwal

Associate Director I Business

Excellence

KPMG

Course leader

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee

— Understand

the synergies between

design thinking and other

business initiatives

— Grasp

the concept of design

thinking in analytical

decision making

— Acquire knowledge and

experience with the design

thinking method for

business success

The course is intended for middle

and senior level management

professionals evolving in various

sectors, domains and industries.

It is highly recommended for:

— Research and development

leaders and managers

— Project leads and managers

— Business analysts

— Agile coaches

— Marketing professionals

— Sales professionals

— Design and innovation

practitioners and enthusiasts

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Key learning

benefits:

Lean Six Sigma – Green belt


professionals involved in:

— Process control and quality

— Project management

— Improvement initiatives.

It is also suitable to aspiring business

leaders and those who have an interest

in data analytics, research and process

re-engineering

This course is suitable for professionals

from various sectors, including logistics,

manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality,

banking and finance, defense,

education, auto-mobile and telecom.

Who should attend

31Mar-2 April, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Vaibhav Agarwal

Associate Director I Business

Excellence

KPMG

Course leader

Three days

Duration

US$2,095 – Dubai

Course fee

— Improved managerial and

leadership abilities

— Knowledge needed to

adopt a structured,

disciplined and data driven

approach

— Develop the ability to

formulate fact-based

decisions in mitigating

identified pain areas

Please bring a laptop for the

workshop. You should have the

administrative rights to use certain

software's.

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Key learning

benefits:

Helping you step into your new leadership role with confidence

Developing leaders to manage change

Who should attend

26-27 Feb, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

18-19 March, 2020- Muscat, Oman

Date and location

Hagop Emrazian

Course leader

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

OMR 620 – Muscat

Course fee

— Enhance understanding of

change management

applications and best

practice

— Understand the

transformation process of a

leader and become a

catalyst for change and

innovation

— Execute practical

approaches to preparing,

communicating,

implementing and

reinforcing change

This program will benefit first to mid-

level managers and business owners

from both the private and public

sectors.

It is recommended for leaders from a

range of functions and backgrounds

including:

— Operations

— Human resource management

(HRM)

— Finance

— Information technology (IT)

— Engineering

— Healthcare

— Education

— Marketing

— General management

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Key learning

benefits:

Helping you step into your new leadership role with confidence

Creative problem-solving for business leaders

Who should attend

8-9 Apr, 2020 – Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Dr. Paul Williams

Course leader

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee

— Sharpen Your leadership skills

to think critically, and use

proven problem-solving

frameworks, to develop

innovative solutions for the

workplace.

— Build and lead Your high-

performing teams to

collectively engage, explore,

analyze and determine

solutions to common business

problems.

— Think differently about the

problems faced in the

uncertain, complex and diverse

world of business.

This program will benefit first to mid-

level managers and business owners

from both the private and public

sectors.

It is recommended for leaders from a

range of functions and backgrounds

including:

— Managers and Supervisors

Managers and Supervisors looking

to move to the next level in their

careers.

— Professionals who are interested in

personal growth and development

in the context of organizational

excellence.

— Team-leaders driving change in

public, private and non-profit

sectors

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Key learning

benefits:

Skills for Success

Emotionally intelligent leader


— Mid- to senior- level executives,

leaders from both the private and

public sectors with leadership roles

who are committed to their personal

growth and lifelong learning as

effective leaders.

— Leaders from a range of functions

including:

– Operations

– Human resource management(HRM)

– Finance

– Information technology (IT)

– Engineering

– Healthcare

– Education

– Marketing

– General management

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Who should attend

19-20 April, 2020– Dubai, UAE

Date and location

Linda McLoughlin

Course leader

Two days

Duration

US$1,895 – Dubai

Course fee

— Enhance understanding of

EQ models and concepts

and how they relate to

leadership and

performance

— Understand your own EQ

levels and style and

develop a plan for your

continuous growth

— Learn practical techniques

to build self-knowledge and

optimism, stress

management and empathy

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Key learning

benefits:

Leverage core techniques to build competency-based performance practices that enable

organizational success

Competency based performance management

— Leverage core techniques to

build competency-based

performance practices that

enable organizational

success

— Help high performing

employees make the

transition to managerial

roles and equip them with

tools for people

performance management

— Establish a culture of

meritocracy and respectful

feedback sharing through

competency-anchored

approaches

Who should attend

This course is recommended for

professionals involved in managing

performance and implementing a

performance appraisal system.

The course will be beneficial to

those who have or intend to have

both goals (KPIs) and competencies

as part of an overall performance

management approach.

This includes HR professionals

focusing on performance and

compensation, as well as

department and line managers.

19-20 Feb, 2020– Dubai, UAE

Charu Dhingra

Associate Director- KPMG

Two days

US$1,895 – Dubai

Date and location

Course leader

Duration

Course fee

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Key learning

benefits:

VAT update

Who should attend

This training is suitable for anyone -

from accounts, commercial finance

managers and tax specialists to

business owners who have an

interest in or are involved in VAT

compliance and reporting.

2 March, 2020– Dubai, UAE

Patricia Patterson

Senior Manager- KPMG

One day

US$ 899 – Dubai

Date and location

Course leader

Duration

Course fee

— Understand how VAT works

— Enable you to make

informed decisions on the

impact of VAT on your

business

— Plan and manage the impact

of VAT on your business

Understand the impact of VAT on your business

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Our solutions and sectors

KPMG

Business

Academy

Corporate finance

and investment

Internal audit

and risk

management

Governance and

compliance

Learning and

business skills

Tax

Forensic

Sustainability

and corporate

responsibility

Business process

management

Performance,

Process, Service

and Quality

Accounting and

Finance reporting

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Our learning solutionsHelping people grow and meet new challenges is key for every organization. Developing skills and helping

people become more efficient empowers organization success. Taking a strategic approach to training and

development helps organizations invest optimally in their workforce.

Corporate

training

We provide

training on a wide

range of

professional topics

and soft skills. Led

by our expert

trainers, our

training's can be

tailored to your

business and

industry.

Public

courses

Corporate

training

Bespoke

solutions

Bespoke solutions

We understand

one size doesn’t fit

all. Therefore, we

tailor our courses

to suit your

learning palette.

Our bespoke

solutions are

devised with your

interest in mind,

and are

customized to

meet your ROI.

Public

courses

Our workshops

and training

programs develop

highly desirable

professional skills,

while also offering

opportunities to

network with

peers and subject

matter experts.

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Meet the team

Swati Taneja

Principal Consultant

Business Academy

Saravanan Selvan

Senior Associate

Business Academy

Marketa Simkova

Associate Partner

People and Change

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