14-04-2025 - 18-04-2025	3500	دبي

Course Introduction:

Finance is a fundamental aspect of strategic decision-making and corporate governance. For board members and senior executives, understanding financial principles and interpreting key financial statements are essential for driving business success, ensuring regulatory compliance, and evaluating organizational performance. This knowledge empowers boardroom leaders to provide valuable insights and oversight while making informed decisions that shape the organization's future.

Course Objectives:

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

•Develop an understanding of key financial statements and their strategic implications

•Enhance financial literacy for effective decision-making in the boardroom

•Gain insights into corporate finance, budgeting, and financial planning

•Learn how to evaluate investment opportunities and manage risks

•Understand compliance, regulatory, and governance considerations

•Strengthen oversight capabilities for financial performance monitoring

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for all:

Board members and directors
C-suite executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs)
Senior decision-makers and advisors
Corporate governance professionals
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Investors and stakeholders involved in strategic decision-making

Course Outline:

Financial Foundations for Board Members

Importance of Finance in Corporate Governance
- Role of financial information in strategic decision-making
- Board members' fiduciary responsibilities
Understanding Key Financial Statements
Balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
Interpreting financial ratios and trends

Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
- Capital structure and cost of capital
- Sources of financing: equity vs. debt
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Budget creation, forecasting, and variance analysis
Strategic financial planning

Investment Evaluation and Risk Management

Investment Appraisal Techniques
- Net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period
- Evaluating capital investment decisions
Risk Management Principles
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks
Hedging and insurance strategies

Governance, Compliance, and Performance Monitoring

: Governance and Regulatory Frameworks
- Compliance requirements and reporting obligations
- Role of audit committees and external auditors
Performance Monitoring and Financial Oversight
KPIs for financial performance evaluation
Monitoring financial risks and reporting irregularities

Boardroom Strategy, Communication, and Workshop

Effective Communication of Financial Information
- Presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
- Best practices for boardroom discussions
Strategic Decision-Making for Board Members
Evaluating financial scenarios and implications
Making informed, value-driven decisions

Course Methodology:

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that including:

(30%) Based on Case Studies
(30%) Techniques
(30%) Role Play
(10%) Concepts
Pre-test and Post-test
Variety of Learning Methods
Lectures
Case Studies and Self Questionnaires
Group Work
Discussion
Presentation

Course Certificate:

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Course Fees:

To be advised as per course location. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.