Common Reporting Standard (CRS): Compliance and Due Diligence for Financial Institutions Training Course

This introductory course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and detailed working knowledge of key financial markets, their purpose, function, main activities, and regulatory framework. It is intended to serve as both a refresher and an educational tool, challenging participants to derive the maximum benefit from it. Feedback and discussion will be actively encouraged throughout the sessions, which are structured to be interactive rather than merely reactive and factual.

The primary objective of this course for government participants is to ensure that by its completion, all delegates will be better equipped to address client needs and put into context the services and markets in which they are trading and participating. This aligns with the broader goals of enhancing public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology heads, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process financial assets of an organization in the cloud for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to implement FinOps practices within their organizations to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud environment.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to drive more business value with FinOps in building and supporting services for government.

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

• Understand the principles of FinOps and relate them to the methodologies and disciplines in software engineering for government.
• Learn and understand the basic functions and responsibilities of a FinOps team within a public sector context.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of engineering and operations team members in fulfilling FinOps functions for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams for government.

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

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Effectively manage cloud costs through data analysis and governance.
• Facilitate collaboration between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud expenditures.
• Utilize FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management for government.

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

• Acquire the advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Comprehend complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios within public sector workflows.
• Prepare effectively for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

The Introduction to Fixed Income training course provides a comprehensive overview of fixed income securities, tailored for individuals seeking a thorough understanding of these securities and the financial markets. This course is specifically designed to align with the educational needs and professional development goals for government employees and financial professionals in the public sector.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of FinOps and prepare for the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification exam for government.

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

• Comprehend cloud usage and cost modeling, cost allocation, and resource planning for government.
• Understand the core principles of FinOps and their implementation within an organization for government.
• Learn how organizations define pricing model goals and use historical data to make informed adjustments for government.
• Approach the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification exam with confidence for government.

GnuCash is an open-source, cross-platform double-entry accounting system designed for managing personal and small business finances. It offers comprehensive features such as invoicing, expense tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting. GnuCash supports integration with online banking, multiple currencies, and data import/export in various formats including QIF, OFX, and CSV.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to effectively manage and automate their accounting, billing, and reporting processes using GnuCash.

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

• Install, configure, and customize GnuCash for business use.
• Set up business accounts and manage transactions according to double-entry principles.
• Generate financial statements and reports for analysis and auditing purposes.
• Integrate GnuCash with banks, external systems, and online data sources.
• Automate recurring transactions and manage multi-currency operations.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical exercises and real-world business examples.
• Hands-on configuration and data entry in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Structured Products for Government

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an introduction to the structured products used in investment banking. Upon completion of the course, all participants will have a working knowledge of the subject and will be able to answer:

1. What are structured products?
2. Why issue them?
3. How do issuers and investors benefit?
4. How do you structure and price a range of derivative products?
5. What are the risks and costs associated with producing structured financial products?
6. What are embedded derivatives?
7. What are exotic options?
8. What are the pricing and hedging considerations?

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at accountants and bookkeepers who wish to utilize Xero for government bookkeeping.

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

• Obtain a real-time view of cash flow.
• Integrate bank accounts with Xero for efficient bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and review VAT (Value Added Tax) returns within Xero.
• Generate reports for sharing among team members.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to gain a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles essential for effective decision-making in business for government.

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

• Comprehend basic financial and accounting concepts that are crucial for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to evaluate the financial health of an organization.
• Develop and manage budgets, and perform variance analysis to monitor organizational performance.
• Utilize break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be seamlessly integrated with digital banking systems for government.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to begin developing applications using OBP API.
• Understand the architecture, technology, and key concepts of the Open Bank Project.
• Learn how to utilize and customize OBP API to develop and build applications for banking purposes.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes available in OBP.
• Implement security measures and integrations in OBP API connectors and adapters.

Why should you attend?

We live and work in an increasingly global market that presents numerous opportunities for growth. However, these opportunities come with increased competition and complexity. Understanding the best methods to find and select the most competitive prices for your products or services is essential for the success and expansion of any organization. The knowledge, techniques, and strategies you will gain from this training will enhance the profitability and effectiveness of your operations.

Turning theory into practice:

The purpose of this 1-day training course is to simplify and elucidate successful pricing strategies. You will leave the event more confident and better equipped to expand your business. We will provide you with best practices and real-world examples to improve your understanding of pricing and help you achieve your goals.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for sales managers, marketing managers, product managers, account managers, pricing analysts, and managing directors. It is also essential for executives who are new to pricing or have limited experience in the field, particularly those working in roles for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at application consultants and business process owners who wish to configure business processes for the SAP S/4HANA financials module for government use.

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

• Understand the essential customizing settings in the primary components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) for Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Set up document control, posting control, and financial document clearing configurations for Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.