This course was recorded in autumn 2019
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for finance directors and those who are about to become finance directors.
Course Content
Strategic Decisions
- Key question: does your business create value?
- Strategic bench-marking
- Practical implications
Valuation, Investment Decisions and Boosting Shareholder Value
- The central role of capital investment decisions in
board performance
- Cost of capital - what it means and how to apply it
- Timing investment decisions to account for turbulent financial markets
Securing Finance from Banks
- The differing perspectives of bank and borrower
- How the rating agencies assess financial risk
- Loan documentation
Directors’ Legal Responsibilities
- Company & insolvency law
- Legal implications of financial distress
- Health and safety requirements
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to migrate from being a compliance–oriented boss of the accounts department to making a full contribution to the strategic and financial development of their company.