This comprehensive course on financial analysis is meticulously designed to provide a deep dive into the essential aspects of financial analysis, aimed at fostering a robust understanding of financial statements, cash flow analysis, ratio analysis, and more. It begins with an "Introduction to Financial Analysis," where learners are introduced to the definitions, methods, and significant roles of financial statements, alongside the limitations these statements may present. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for a detailed exploration of financial data interpretation and assessment.
As the course progresses, it revisits the basics with a "Financial Statements Refresher," covering key components such as the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement, and accompanying notes. This section ensures that students are well-versed in the structure and significance of these critical financial documents, preparing them for more advanced analysis.
Delving deeper, the course addresses "Management Accounts, Consolidated Financials, and Creative Accounting," offering insights into the intricacies of managing accounts, analyzing group companies, and understanding the implications of tax management and creative accounting practices. This segment is crucial for students aiming to grasp the complexities of financial analysis within larger corporate structures and the ethical considerations therein.
The course culminates with detailed sections on "Cash-flow Analysis" and "Ratio Analysis," providing students with the tools to evaluate a company's financial health through various analytical techniques. Through engaging content, practical examples, and focused learning outcomes, this course empowers students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to excel in the field of financial analysis.
The course is delivered through the SA Accounting Academy online learning platform. It is divided into modules that are easily digestible. In this way you can maintain a work-life balance whilst studying and improving your professional skills.
Individuals with accounting and financial knowledge who want to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of financial analysis will benefit from this course. Case studies and exercises are used to illustrate key learning points, allowing participants to apply the concepts acquired during the course to real-life scenarios.
Nestene Botha CA(SA)
Nestene is a Chartered Accountant with a Masters Degree in Auditing Education. She has 8 years experience lecturing, training and building courses for various tertiary institutions. Her areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, auditing, corporate governance, integrated reporting and course building. She is passionate about creating learning journeys that transfers practical skills to accountants and makes theoretical knowledge come to life. She excels at creating meaningful learning experiences for practicing accountants. In this course she uses the knowledge gained from a lifetime in corporate accounting and management positions with her skills in educational design to deliver a jam-packed action oriented curriculum that will assist students in learning everything there's to know about financial analysis.
Charmaine Nadasan
Charmaine Nadasan has been working in the Training field since 2012. She is the holder of a B. Com (Unisa), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Unisa), and Advanced Credit Diploma (Institute of Bankers SA) . Charmaine is a seasoned Facilitator and is registered as an Assessor and Moderator for the Generic Management qualification as well as various other unit standards. In addition she has 10 years banking experience and has been a franchisee for two popular franchise businesses where she managed the daily operations of these businesses.
Anyone can attend this course. There are no minimum entry requirements.
This course is aligned to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) International Education Standard (IES) 7 and is recognised for CPD / CPE by relevant accounting professional bodies which will give you 6 CPD / CPE hours.
This course is also accredited by the FPI with approval number FPI23014722 for 6 CPD Hours.
This course includes formative assessments to test your knowledge throughout the modules. Learners must achieve all competencies of the course.
On successful completion (i.e. competence in all modules) of this course the learners will be awarded:
Modules:
For more information on what will be covered in the curriculum please download the prospectus.
The SA Accounting Academy is an accredited private QCTO, SAICA - AT(SA), ICB and BANKSETA qualifications provider. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Qualifications and courses delivered are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and advance your career. With our experienced faculty, staff, and resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training.
SAAA is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, with 125% procurement recognition. Training spend on certain solutions can be allocated against the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE Scorecard through accredited and nonaccredited training or claimed through SETA grants. In addition, 25% of your Skills Expenditure can be claimed on non-accredited training or courses.
The course fee is R 4 350.00 and consists of:
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Third Party
If you have someone who is willing to pay for your studies, such as a parent or relative, they can either log in and pay on our website or they can pay via any of the payment options above on your behalf.
Option 1: Once off payment
Option 2: Monthly Debit Order
* The total cost for option 2: Monthly Debit Order including the First Payment on Approval will be R 4 350.00.
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