SBS Executive Education Programme in Accounting and Finance
Friday 9 November 2012
At Surrey Business School we believe in equipping you with the right tools for the job.
Our Open Programme in Accounting & Financial Management for Decision Makers provides senior managers and business leaders with the tools to understand how key elements of accounting and corporate finance affect your organisation and how to create added value, through financial insights, to the drivers of your organisation.
Accounting and Financial Management for Decision Makers
Non-Residential Course at Surrey Business School | Spring: Monday 8th April – Friday 12th April 2013
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Who Should Consider This Programme?
The programme is designed for anyone involved in making decisions that have financial repercussions within an organisation. This includes those who do not have an accounting and finance background, those with an accounting and finance background that would like to update their skills as part of their continuing personal and professional development and the growing band of entrepreneurs that would like to keep a more diligent eye on the financial development of their business. It is suitable for both private sector and public sector managers. Candidates should have several years of management experience to benefit fully from this programme.
Aims
The programme demystifies the key issues in accounting and financial management to:
- Reveal what the balance sheet and income statements are telling you
- Understand key issues such as costs, budgeting, investment appraisal and drivers of corporate value
By the end of the programme you will feel comfortable with the figures which represent the fundamental strengths of a business or project and will understand how to use the key drivers of value for your business.
Content
Topics covered will include:
Financial Accounting
- The Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
- Interpreting Accounts – Ratio Analysis
Management Accounting
- Analysis of Costs and Overheads
- Break-Even Analysis
- Budgeting
Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Company Valuation
- Financial Risk Management
These tools will enable you to read the key accounting and financial management figures and understand what they are telling you about your decisions and your organisation. You will gain new insights which benefit you and your organisation.
Programme
The programme is delivered over 5 days at Surrey Business School in the heart of the University of Surrey campus at Guildford. Each day’s learning is guided by specialists in the field. The emphasis is firmly placed on practical application of the key concepts and will feature a combination of presentations, case studies and group work allowing you to develop the skills to apply this knowledge directly into your workplace.
Programme Leader
Dr Andrew Mason
Andrew gained more than 20 years hands on experience in the financial sector prior to returning to academia. Industry roles included Economist and Investment Strategist at leading investment banks Nomura (Japanese) and Citicorp (U.S) before moving into investment management. Andrew held senior investment management roles at leading pension funds including USS (UK), and Philips (Europe).
He has analysed and invested in thousands of companies over the years, with responsibility for billions of pounds. The practical application of financial strategies remains his main interest.
Benefits for You and Your Organisation
A better understanding of financial management and accounting will empower you as an individual and is a good investment in the human capital of your organisation. Your improved ability to understand the key drivers of financial performance and your confidence in understanding key concepts will allow you to communicate effectively with financial managers and understand the strategic implications of financial decisions.
At Surrey Business School we understand the importance of making the most of learning opportunities and time away from the office. Our facilities provide the right environment to network and build lasting relationships with your fellow delegates and our experts. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our business network with invitations to key note speaker, and networking events, helping you to keep your new found skills and contacts up to date.
Lunches during this programme will be hosted in Lakeside Restaurant, our fine dining venue within the Surrey Business School building. You will be granted complementary membership of Surrey Sports Park, an Olympic training site, for the period of the programme.
Cost
£4,000
More Information
- For queries concerning programme content please contact Dr Andrew Mason, Programme Leader.
- For queries concerning booking, payment and attendance, please contact fbelevents@surrey.ac.uk.
- For information on the Finance and Accounting Group, including expertise and research interests, please visit our website.
- You may also be interested in the Surrey MBA.