Module D: Financial Language in the Boardroom

Mastering financial reporting & analysis for non-finance directors or members new to the board of directors

This 2-day core programme is the third module of the FCD series. The overall objective is to impart key financial reporting and analysis competencies and skills expected of directors, especially for those who do not have a financial background. At the end of the programme, directors should be able to make better data-supported judgment and contributions during boardroom discussions or decision-making on financial matters.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the various financial and reporting requirements and the serious consequences of non-compliance of these regulatory obligations.
• Know how to interpret what the financial statements or quarterly reports, recognise the accounting red flags and identify the important financial concerns or issues.
• Learn to apply the Du Pont technique to analyse and evaluate business performance and identify areas for financial improvement.
• Know how to evaluate corporate viability relating to the company’s liquidity, debt & solvency and ascertain the ideal debt or equity capital structure for the business.
• Appreciate the different types of audit reports a company can receive and the consequences of modified reports.