Accounting and Finance Training
Why Choose Broadmind?
Our Accounting and Finance training courses are designed to equip both beginners and professionals with the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s business world. From understanding core accounting principles to mastering financial modeling and business valuation, our courses are tailored to provide practical knowledge that you can apply immediately. Whether you’re fresh out of university or a business professional looking to improve your financial acumen, these courses will help you achieve your goals.
Courses under Accounting and Finance Training:
- From Campus to Career: Essential Accounting Skills for Graduates
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Simplifying Financial Concepts for Non-Financial Professionals
- Automating Data Capture in QuickBooks: Streamline Financial Processes with Automation
- Financial Planning: Strategic Financial Planning for Business Growth
- Financial Modelling: Building Reliable Financial Models for Decision Making
- Business Valuation: Understanding the True Value of a Business
- Working Capital Management: Optimize Cash Flow and Improve Liquidity
- Receivables Management: Optimize Collection and Improve Cash Flow
- Cash Flow Forecasting : Mastering Cash Flow Management for Business Success
- Building a Robust Business Plan: Create a Blueprint for Success
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From Campus to Career: Essential Accounting Skills for Graduates
Transition from university to the workplace with confidence. This course covers the fundamental accounting skills that every graduate needs to succeed in a professional environment, from financial reporting to budgeting and tax compliance.
- Introduction to Accounting in the Workplace
- Understanding the role of accountants in various industries
- Transitioning from academic knowledge to practical application
- Financial Reporting
- Preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
- Understanding accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Preparing and managing budgets
- Using Excel for budget forecasting
- Tax Compliance
- Overview of corporate and individual tax compliance
- Basics of VAT and other regulatory filings
- Financial Analysis
- Using financial ratios to assess business performance
- Key metrics for evaluating company health
Target Audience:
This course is perfect for recent accounting graduates who are entering the workforce and need to sharpen their skills in a practical business environment.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic accounting knowledge from university-level courses.
Duration:
7 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Simplifying Financial Concepts for Non-Financial Professionals
Demystify financial modeling with this course designed for non-financial professionals. Learn how to interpret financial statements, analyze performance, and make data-driven decisions without needing a background in finance.
- Introduction to Financial Statements
- Basic understanding of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow
- Financial Ratios and KPIs
- Key performance indicators for non-financial professionals
- How to use ratios to assess business performance
- Building Simple Financial Models
- Overview of financial modeling principles
- Creating basic financial models for decision making
- Scenario Planning and What-If Analysis
- Using models to forecast different financial scenarios
Target Audience:
Non-financial professionals, managers, and business owners who need to understand financial concepts to improve their decision-making.
Prior Knowledge Required:
No prior finance knowledge required.
Duration:
15 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Automating Data Capture in QuickBooks: Streamline Financial Processes with Automation
Master the fundamentals of financial planning for business growth. Learn how to develop strategic financial plans, manage budgets, and forecast future performance to ensure long-term business success.
- Introduction to Financial Planning
- Key elements of strategic financial planning
- Understanding the financial planning process
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Developing business budgets and cash flow forecasts
- Creating financial plans for different growth scenarios
- Investment Planning
- Evaluating potential investments and their financial impacts
- Financial risk management strategies
- Monitoring and Adjusting Financial Plans
- Using KPIs and financial data to adjust plans as needed
- Regular financial review processes
Target Audience:
Business owners, managers, and finance professionals who are responsible for long-term financial planning and budgeting.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic financial knowledge is recommended.
Duration:
10 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Financial Planning: Strategic Financial Planning for Business Growth
Master the fundamentals of financial planning for business growth. Learn how to develop strategic financial plans, manage budgets, and forecast future performance to ensure long-term business success.
- Introduction to Financial Planning
- Key elements of strategic financial planning
- Understanding the financial planning process
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Developing business budgets and cash flow forecasts
- Creating financial plans for different growth scenarios
- Investment Planning
- Evaluating potential investments and their financial impacts
- Financial risk management strategies
- Monitoring and Adjusting Financial Plans
- Using KPIs and financial data to adjust plans as needed
- Regular financial review processes
Target Audience:
Business owners, managers, and finance professionals who are responsible for long-term financial planning and budgeting.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic financial knowledge is recommended.
Duration:
10 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Financial Modelling: Building Reliable Financial Models for Decision Making
Learn how to build reliable financial models that help in making strategic business decisions. This course covers everything from creating basic models to advanced forecasting techniques using Excel.
- Introduction to Financial Modelling
- Key components of financial models
- Best practices for building reliable financial models
- Excel for Financial Modelling
- Using Excel’s advanced functions for financial modelling
- Building dynamic models with flexible inputs
- Forecasting Techniques
- Techniques for accurate forecasting (scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis)
- Building multi-year projections
- Using Models for Decision Making
- Financial models for evaluating investments and business strategies
- Risk analysis and decision support
Target Audience:
Finance professionals, analysts, and business owners who need to create and use financial models for decision making.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Intermediate Excel skills and a basic understanding of financial concepts are recommended.
Duration:
15 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Business Valuation: Understanding the True Value of a Business
Gain a deep understanding of business valuation techniques and learn how to determine the true value of a company using industry-standard methods, from discounted cash flow to comparable company analysis.
- Introduction to Business Valuation
- Key concepts in business valuation
- Overview of different valuation methods
- Valuation Techniques
- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis
- Comparable company analysis (CCA)
- Precedent transaction analysis
- Valuation in Practice
- How to apply valuation techniques in real-world scenarios
- Adjusting valuation methods for different industries
- Using Valuation for Strategic Decisions
- Using valuation data for mergers, acquisitions, and investment decisions
Target Audience:
Finance professionals, investors, and business owners who need to evaluate the value of a business for investment, mergers, or acquisitions.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Intermediate financial knowledge is recommended.
Duration: Â 7 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Working Capital Management: Optimize Cash Flow and Improve Liquidity
Master the principles of working capital management to optimize cash flow and ensure your business maintains adequate liquidity. This course covers strategies for managing inventory, payables, and receivables to improve operational efficiency and financial stability.
- Introduction to Working Capital Management
- Understanding the importance of working capital in business
- Key components of working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
- Managing Inventory
- Inventory management techniques to avoid overstocking and stockouts
- Using just-in-time (JIT) and other methods to optimize inventory levels
- Receivables and Payables Management
- Balancing receivables and payables to maintain cash flow
- Credit policy management and negotiating payment terms with suppliers
- Cash Flow Optimization
- Techniques to accelerate receivables and manage payables
- Using cash flow forecasting for better liquidity planning
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Working Capital
- Monitoring working capital metrics (days sales outstanding, days payable outstanding, days inventory outstanding)
- Using KPIs to drive improvements in liquidity management
Target Audience:
Finance managers, business owners, and professionals responsible for managing a company’s day-to-day liquidity and cash flow.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic financial and accounting knowledge is recommended.
Duration: 15 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Receivables Management: Optimize Collections and Improve Cash Flow
Learn the best practices for managing accounts receivable, ensuring timely collections, and maintaining a healthy cash flow. This course will teach you how to manage credit policies, reduce bad debts, and improve the efficiency of your receivables process.
- Introduction to Receivables Management
- Importance of effective receivables management in maintaining liquidity
- Key concepts in managing accounts receivable
- Credit Policy and Customer Evaluation
- Developing and enforcing credit policies
- Evaluating customer creditworthiness and setting credit limits
- Invoicing and Collection Strategies
- Best practices for timely and accurate invoicing
- Developing effective collection strategies to minimize overdue payments
- Automating the invoicing and collections process
- Aging Analysis and Bad Debt Management
- Performing accounts receivable aging analysis
- Identifying and managing bad debts
- Setting up provisions for doubtful accounts
- Using Receivables Management Data for Decision Making
- Analyzing receivables data to improve cash flow forecasting
- Using key performance indicators (KPIs) to track collection performance
Target Audience:
Finance professionals, credit managers, and business owners who are responsible for managing accounts receivable and want to improve cash collection processes.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic financial knowledge is recommended.
Duration: 7 hours
 CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Cash Flow Forecasting: Mastering Cash Flow Management for Business Success
Gain the skills to create accurate cash flow forecasts that ensure your business maintains healthy liquidity. This course covers essential cash flow management techniques, including forecasting cash inflows and outflows, and using forecasts for strategic decision-making.
- Introduction to Cash Flow Forecasting
- Understanding the importance of cash flow in business
- Overview of cash flow forecasting principles
- Building a Cash Flow Forecast
- Forecasting cash inflows (sales, investments, financing)
- Forecasting cash outflows (operational, capital, financing expenses)
- Using historical data and future projections
- Managing Cash Flow
- Strategies for managing cash flow gaps
- Tools for monitoring cash flow in real-time
- Using Cash Flow Forecasts for Decision Making
- Aligning cash flow forecasts with business goals
- Using forecasts to make informed decisions on investments and expenses
Target Audience:
Business owners, financial managers, and entrepreneurs who need to manage cash flow effectively for sustained business success.
Prior Knowledge Required:
Basic financial knowledge is recommended.
Duration:
7 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
Building a Robust Business Plan: Create a Blueprint for Success
Learn how to create a comprehensive business plan that outlines your company’s goals, strategies, and financial projections. This course will guide you through the process of building a solid business plan that attracts investors and sets the foundation for growth.
- Introduction to Business Planning
- Importance of a business plan in achieving business objectives
- Key components of a successful business plan
- Market Research and Analysis
- Conducting market research for informed planning
- Understanding industry trends and competitive positioning
- Developing the Business Model
- Defining the value proposition, target market, and key activities
- Creating a sustainable business model
- Financial Planning and Projections
- Building financial projections (income statement, cash flow, balance sheet)
- Scenario planning and risk management
- Presenting the Business Plan
- Crafting an executive summary and elevator pitch
- Presenting the business plan to investors and stakeholders
Entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers who need to create a comprehensive business plan for strategic growth, fundraising, or business expansion.
Prior Knowledge Required:
No prior knowledge required, though some business experience is beneficial.
Duration: 7 hours
CPD Information:
Each hour of this training provides attendees with 1 CPD unit towards the fulfillment of their verifiable units.
MQA Grant Information:
This training, if approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), entitles attendees to claim up to 75% of the cost of the training as a grant. Check the approval status with Broadmind Corporate Training
