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Financial Modelling and Analysis Masterclass Venue: Concorde Hotel Singapore Dates: 3 & 4 May 2018 (Thru & Fri) Delivery Type: Group Live Duration: 2 Days Non residential Fast

1 Financial Modelling and Analysis Masterclass Venue: Concorde Hotel Singapore Dates: 3 & 4 May 2018 (Thru & Fri) Delivery Type: Group Live Duration: 2 Days Non residential Fast and Simple Way to Create Powerful and Accurate Forecast and Project Finance Model For more information, please contact us Tel / 12 marketing@bricsaevents.in

2 overview Designed to be as close to real-life as possible, this practical twoday course will focus on providing participants with an excellent working knowledge of the most useful functions in Excel for financial modelling. The course then builds upon the principles and practices learned to apply these to develop sophisticated analytical models that are robust, flexible and user-friendly for planning, evaluation and analysis of future financial investments. Participants will also have the opportunity to try new things, make mistakes and really develop their thinking about how to structure a financial model and present the results. This is a challenging course but participants skill levels will improve dramatically from attending. 1. Gain a sound understanding of financial modelling and project valuation concepts 2. Learn how to build and develop financial models in a controlled and structured manner 3. Obtain relevant working knowledge on how to maximise and apply the most useful Excel functions to financial modelling and analysis 4. Develop the right course of thinking on structuring, presenting and interpreting financial models and results 5. Understand how to consolidate data and styles and confidently develop a complete financial model from scratch 6. Uncover the tips and tricks used by professional modellers 7. Learn how to detect and prevent common financial modelling errors 8. Design practical solutions to mitigate real-world financial modelling challenge UNDERSTAND HOW TO ACCURATELY REPRESENT REAL-LIFE FINANCIAL SITUATIONS IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET Far too many financial models today are flawed due to a lack of objectives and design. By adopting a structured approach, business and finance professionals can develop more effective and comprehensive models, in less time and with greater accuracy and transparency. It is thus important for finance professionals today to have a solid grasp of strong financial modelling, valuation and analysis skills in line with international standards, and master best practice strategies in building flexible and robust financial models that not only meet their objectives but are highly practical and applicable in real-life situations. Leverage best practice techniques in developing comprehensive financial models to conduct financial analysis and valuation Specially designed for those charged with financial analysis, planning and forecasting, this two-day course will provide delegates with a sound understanding of both the principles of financial modelling and the practical application of these to realworld situations through the use of Excel. IN-HOUSE All our programs are also available through in-house or bespoke format. You need to identify the requisite agenda which need to be covered, the dates most convenient, and have it delivered at your choice of location. Please us today on marketing@bricsaevents.in to discuss further. Please bring your laptop with MS Excel installed By attending, delegates can expect to: Understand the main principles and fundamentals of financial modelling and project valuation Gain hands-on working knowledge and skills on mastering and applying Excel functions to develop financial models Identify errors and design practical solutions to mitigate financial modelling challenges Learn how to structure, present and interpret your own financial models and results WHY ATTEND The course then builds upon the principles and practices learned to apply these to develop sophisticated analytical models that are robust, flexible and user-friendly for planning, evaluation and analysis of future financial investments. Participants will also have the opportunity to try new things, make mistakes and really develop their thinking about how to structure a financial model and present the results. This is a challenging course but participants skill levels will improve dramatically from attending. 1. Gain a sound understanding of financial modelling and project valuation concepts 2. Learn how to build and develop financial models in a controlled and structured manner 3. Obtain relevant working knowledge on how to maximise and apply the most useful Excel functions to financial modelling and analysis WHO SHOULD ATTEND Business and Financial Analysts Investment Analysts Financial Planners and Forecasters Financial Controllers and Managers Corporate Finance and Valuation Professionals Project Finance Professionals Commercial Managers Transaction Advisers Course Instructor Jeff Robson Principal Business Analyst and Chief Executive Officer Access Analytic Masters (Applied Finance), BCom (Accounting & Information Systems), FAIM, F Fin, MAICD, CISA, MS Excel Expert Jeff is the Principal and Founding Director of Access Analytic, a specialist consultancy that specialises in financial modelling, forecasting, valuation, model auditing, and management reporting for clients worldwide. He is known as "The Financial Modelling Guru" because of his extensive experience in financial modelling, forecasting, valuation, model auditing, and management reporting for clients throughout the world. His achievements have been recognised by his peers and he is a Fellow of both the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and the Australian Institute of Management. He is skilled in the development and maintenance of analytical tools and financial models for middle-market to large corporate transactions and clients, at all levels of complexity, in both domestic and international settings.

3 Day One Course Timings Registration will be at 0830 on Day One. Course will commence at 0900 and conclude at 1700 daily. Two refreshments and one lunch will be served daily Welcome and introduction Programme overview Delegates expectations agenda and program 09:00 Objectives and Introductory Concepts Corporate finance and valuation concepts Financial modelling concepts: Aims, design, structure and development Introductory Concepts o Cash vs Profit o Time Value of Money o Cost of Capital o Risk, return & value o Scenario Analysis 09:45 Financial Forecasting & Analysis Common difficulties, problems and limitations with financial analysis o Defining the decision o Availability of information o Defining model scope o Knowing the limitations of financial analysis o Information overload Financial Forecasting o What is it? o Steps involved o Best practices & financial modelling standards 10:30 Morning Tea 15:00 Afternoon Tea 15:15 Financial Modelling & Forecasting in Excel Overview & Objectives o Defining the scope of your model o Objectives: What are the aims of the model? o Understanding model limitations Development and structuring o Planning the financial model o Ensuring the model structure matches the objectives o Incorporating best practice techniques into your models o Introduction to key Excel functions and functionality for financial modelling 17:00 End of Day One 10:45 Financial Decision Making & Evaluation Common financial / investment decisions Understanding the Time Value of Money concept Understanding Discounted Cash Flows Evaluation of different methodologies (including NPV, IRR, Payback Period) Introduction to valuation concepts including NPV Identifying & dealing with IRR difficulties 11:30 Valuation tools and methodologies Reviewing valuation concepts Valuation methodologies (including evaluation of different methodologies) Dealing with common valuation issues 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Discounted Cash flow Overview of DCF methodology The role of Cash Flow Forecasts Cost of Capital 14:15 Ratios and Key Performance Metrics Performing a Ratio Analysis Understanding Profitability Ratios Interpreting Liquidity and Solvency Ratios

4 agenda and program Day Two 09:00 Structuring the Cash Flow Model Setting Up the Work Book & structure o Time scale o Separate business areas o Timing and frequency formats o Data Sources Managing the Input Section Building the Calculation Section o Building the C/Flow Forecast o Line by line build-up of cash flows o Cap Ex and Op Ex Presenting Model Outputs o Key Financials o Summary of model data o Dashboards & Graphs o Valuations & terminal values 10:30 Morning Tea 10:45 Integrated 3-way Financial Models 12:30 Lunch Balance sheet, Income statement, cash flow Dealing with interest circularity Using ratios to produce financial forecasts Debugging a 3-way model 13:30 Debt and Capital Structuring Typical Bank Covenants & Ratios The Importance of Capital Management o Why it is important (cost of debt vs equity) o Defining your optimal capital structure The Effect of Capital Structure o Understanding its effects on risk 14:30 Sensitivities & Scenario Management Sensitivity o Identifying key variables for sensitivity o Building in sensitivities o Displaying the results of sensitivity analysis Scenarios o How to run multiple sets of inputs through a single calculation engine o Building, managing and extending a scenario manager that is far better than Excel s 15:00 Afternoon Tea 15:15 Best Practice Reporting, Review and Presentation Checking outputs for consistency Techniques for building checks & balances Model audit & review Documentation Use of financial modelling software 17:00 End of Day Two Feedback from Past attendees There were a lot of practical examples that could be brought into my daily work. Good & clear explanations of difficult concepts I m impressed by the instructor s professionalism & clear explanations of functions that I ve never heard of that I could use. K.S., Financial Analyst, DHL, Singapore The coverage of the syllabus & the material is a great fit. A very good introduction to Financial Modelling. The course my knowledge & met my expectations perfectly. C.A., Corporate Finance, CLP Ltd, Hong Kong Concrete examples. Small group. Good interaction with the speaker. Impressions after attending the course: Positive. Even more interested to discover more! C.T., Natixis, Singapore I like the workshop as Jeff willingly and unselfishly shared his knowledge and skills. L.D., Borouge, Singapore Lesson was well-presented. Hardly fell asleep during the course! Excellent presenter. A.B., DHL, Singapore The pace of the course is good. Attendees are able to seek help during the training exercises. It s a good start to gain confidence in building a model. T.C., National Bank, China The training exercises and resources ensured it was worthwhile & value for money! M.K, Dept of Treasury Very simply explained & conducted! A.G., Executive Director, IL&FS Global Financial Services Benefits & Inclusions Practical: Highly experienced facilitators who actively and regularly consult to clients also. Applicable: apply what you learn to your job to further your career. Hands-on: the course is designed to provide maximum hands-on experience. Passionate: Our facilitators love this subject! Clear: we specialise in translating complex subjects into concepts that are easy to understand. On-going help: you can always the facilitator. CD/USB: with worked examples, suggested solutions, reference materials, and a large variety of templates that can be immediately applied to kick-start your projects. Comprehensive course notes. Networking: meet industry peers and hear how they approach this subject. Certificate of completion. and much more!

Financial Modelling and Analysis Masterclass 3 & 4 May 2018 (Tue & Fri) Concorde Hotel Singapore Sales Contract Please write in BLOCK letters DELEGATE DETAILS 1 2 3 4 COMPANY DETAILS Company Address:

5 Financial Modelling and Analysis Masterclass 3 & 4 May 2018 (Tue & Fri) Concorde Hotel Singapore Sales Contract Please write in BLOCK letters DELEGATE DETAILS COMPANY DETAILS Company Address: City: Tel: Country: Course Duration - 2 Days AUTHORISATION Name Position Date Signature* : : : : / / COURSE FEE: Course fee will cover training materials, luncheon and refreshments for the respective training days. This course is non-residential hence participants need to take care of the accommodation and logistics separately. For accommodation you may contact us to get a special rate at the venue. I/we hereby confirm to the above and authorise our participants. * This booking is invalid without signature. BOOK EARLY SAVE US$ 400 Early Bird Discounts Register before March 31, US$1790 Register before April 30, US$1990 Final Price..... US$2190 Group Discounts* 3-4 Delegates 10% 5 Delegates 15% *please note that all group discounts are given on the final price Easy ways to Register TERMS & CONDITIONS 100% payment of the full amount upon receipt of the invoice. All cancellations must be done in writing. Full refund for cancellations will only be paid to a maximum of one week from the invoice date. 50% refund for cancellations will only be paid to a maximum of two weeks from the invoice date. No refund for cancellations done after 2 weeks from the invoice date. Substitute is always welcomed; if not possible a credit note will be given which can be used for any of Bricsa Events up to 1 year. Force Majeure/indemnity: If the event is postponed, canceled or abandoned by reason of war, fire, storm, explosion, national emergency, labor dispute, strike, lock-out, civil, disturbance, actual or threatened violence by any terrorist group, or any other cause not within the control of our organization, we shall be under no liability to Company for non-performance or delay in performance of obligations under this contract or otherwise in respect of any actions, claims, losses (including consequential losses) costs or expenses whatsoever which may be brought against or suffered or incurred by Company, as the result of the happening of any such events. Complaint and Refund: For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact us at: Tel: , Fax: , marketing@bricsaevents.in Governing Law: This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of India and the High Court of Bombay shall have exclusive jurisdiction without regard to conflict of law provisions.

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