This two-day course provides the foundation knowledge needed to understand a set of accounts and be able to answer questions from analysts, investors and the financial press.
Module One will clearly explain accounting jargon, together with the relevance and limitations of financial statements. You will learn how to identify which key numbers are important in communicating your company’s story and the issues that need explaining.
Module Two will help you to understand in more depth how financial analysts and investors look at companies. It is not necessary to have a financial background to take Module Two, but you should have completed Module One or have an equivalent understanding of basic accounting concepts.
What will I gain?
By attending this course, you will gain
- Foundation knowledge in understanding a set of company accounts
- Fluency in financial jargon
- A clear understanding of the relevance and limitations of financial statements
- An understanding of the key principles behind most commonly used valuation methods
- A grasp of the fundamentals of the discounted cash flow valuation model and key sensitivities
- An awareness of risk and return parameters and non-financial considerations impacting investment decision-making
Who should attend?
- CIR candidates
- IROs with no formal accountancy training, yet have a basic understanding
- Those wanting to understand in more depth how financial analysts and investors assess companies
Price
IR Society members (and members of DIRF): £990 for both modules
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Course dates
13 February 2023
9.30am to 4.30pm
23 May 2023
9.30am to 4.30pm
15 August 2023
9.30am to 4.30pm
14 November 2023
9.30am to 4.30pm