Financial Analysis in Excel Training Course

Audience

All Senior Management who require a working knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) prevention, as well as an awareness of other relevant and current financial crime issues.

Format of the Course for Government

The course is structured as a combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case Studies
• Examples

Course Objectives

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

• Explain methods for preventing AML and CTF.
• Understand the key aspects of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organizations and the national and international efforts to combat these crimes.
• Define the strategies a company and its employees should employ to safeguard against the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Identify how a company might become a target for money laundering and terrorist financing, and recognize “red flags” that can help in identifying, preventing, and reporting any suspicious or actual criminal activity.
• Gain insight into other critical areas of financial crime.

Budgetary Oversight and Administrative Governance

This instructor-led session, available in online or onsite formats, is designed for manufacturing leadership and engineering personnel seeking to enhance their proficiency in evaluating financial investments, developing comprehensive business cases, and articulating strategic arguments for capital projects. Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to calculate and apply essential investment appraisal metrics within manufacturing contexts, construct robust CAPEX proposals featuring cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses, utilize standardized templates and Capex Cards to facilitate approval workflows, and formulate clear executive-level narratives to support capital expenditure requests for government and public sector applications.

The Cost Center module encompasses procedures and practices for managing overhead costs, calculating bill of materials (BOM) expenses, and determining product-level costing across manufacturing and service operations. This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level practitioners who aim to configure, operate, and validate cost center routines within enterprise environments. Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: - Create, configure, and maintain cost centers that align with organizational structures. - Build and validate BOM costing using standard, activity-based, and overhead allocation methods. - Integrate machine hours, operator hours, and labor metrics into cost center calculations. - Apply absorption costing principles to ensure accurate product and period-end valuations. **Format of the Course** - Guided instruction with case-based demonstrations. - Hands-on costing exercises and spreadsheet-based modeling. - Application-focused labs simulating real-world costing and reconciliation workflows for government and other public sector entities. **Course Customization Options** - For tailored content, industry-specific costing models, or ERP platform alignment, please contact us.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of institutional due diligence frameworks for financial institutions, integrating regulatory, financial, operational, and ethical dimensions of compliance. It aligns Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements with broader due diligence modules across management, governance, technology, and business operations. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level compliance, risk, and operations professionals who wish to implement a holistic due diligence program aligned with international best practices and jurisdictional standards for government. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand and apply due diligence principles across institutional, financial, legal, and operational domains. - Implement CRS and FATCA-aligned due diligence for tax-residency verification and reporting. - Integrate governance, ESG, and business integrity measures into compliance systems. - Develop risk-based due diligence frameworks that include management, marketing, and IT functions. - Prepare internal teams for audits, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement cycles. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Case studies and group exercises. - Hands-on practice using mock due diligence documentation and workflows. **Course Customization Options** - To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for finance and legal professionals who wish to gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of extrajudicial and judicial collection. The training aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to effectively manage and resolve collection issues. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the benefits and drawbacks of both extrajudicial and judicial collection methods. - Apply key techniques and strategies for extrajudicial and judicial collection. - Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of different collection approaches. - Address the legal and ethical considerations involved in extrajudicial and judicial collection. - Integrate these collection methods into a cohesive and comprehensive strategy, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is an OECD standard designed for the automatic exchange of financial account information between jurisdictions. This standard aims to combat cross-border tax evasion by requiring financial institutions to identify and report accounts held by foreign tax residents.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level compliance and operational professionals who wish to implement robust CRS-focused policies, perform accurate tax-residency due diligence, and align internal processes with reporting requirements similar to those under FATCA.

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

• Explain the CRS reporting framework, key definitions, and jurisdictional obligations as outlined by the OECD standard.
• Apply CRS due diligence procedures, including indicia searches and self-certification handling, to accurately identify reportable accounts.
• Map and align internal Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) workflows to meet CRS requirements and related obligations similar to FATCA.
• Design controls, data workflows, and reporting processes to ensure compliant CRS submissions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical exercises and template-based labs (self-certification review, indicia assessment).
• Hands-on implementation examples for operationalizing CRS in onboarding and reporting systems.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version of this course, including jurisdiction-specific rules, systems integration, or deeper FATCA comparison, please contact us to arrange. This service is designed to meet the specific needs of organizations for government and private sector compliance.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government managers who wish to identify and minimize the risk of fraud faced by eCommerce merchants. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand how eCommerce fraud occurs. - Analyze vulnerabilities in their organization’s eCommerce platform and processes. - Assess an organization's 'readiness' for adopting new anti-fraud measures. - Communicate and incorporate appropriate anti-fraud policies. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Extensive exercises and practice. - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment. **Course Customization Options** To request a customized training for government, please contact us to arrange.

This introductory course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and detailed understanding of key financial markets, including their purpose, function, main activities, and regulatory frameworks. It serves as both a refresher and an educational tool, challenging delegates to maximize their learning experience. Active feedback and discussion will be encouraged throughout the sessions, which are structured to be interactive rather than solely reactive and factual. The primary objective is to ensure that by the course’s conclusion, all participants will be better prepared to address client needs effectively and contextualize the services and markets in which they operate for government and private sector applications.

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

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of FinOps principles and methodologies. The course covers cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams. 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. - Foster collaboration between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spending. - Utilize FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization. - Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam. This training is tailored to enhance financial management practices for government agencies, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

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