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Finance and Capital Investment Analysis for Project Managers and Technical Professionals Dr. Betty J. Simkins — The Williams Companies Professor of Business and Department Head of Finance in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University Technical professionals make financially based decisions on best practices in capital investment analysis—often with- out a formal financial background or training. This in-depth and practical three-day seminar will demystify finance and cover best practices in financial analysis.
By the end of the seminar, you will be able to execute best practices in the following areas: • Communicate easily in financial terms • Comprehend and interpret financial information • Understand the importance of cash flow
• Match your capital budgets to realistic targets • Accurately analyze capital investments
This seminar is sponsored by the Department of Finance and the Center for the Future of Work in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. Participants earn 1.8 continuing education units (CEUs) upon completion of this seminar. SEMINAR OUTLINE Day 1: I. Understanding financial accounting A. Accounting process and the driving forces behind financial information B. Analyzing and interpreting financial information C. Case studies on analyzing and interpreting financial information D. Planning and budgetary control Day 2: II. Understanding financial management and capital investment analysis A. Fundamentals of finance and essential tools for effective business decisions B. Project appraisal and capital investment analysis i. Part 1: Estimating the cost of capital ii. Part 2: Leading capital investment analysis techniques iii. Part 3: Excel exercises on investment analysis Day 3: III. Best practices: Intensive hands-on exercises and case studies in finance and capital investment analysis A. Best practices in making optimal capital budgeting decisions B. Role playing and case study on capital resource allocation within corporations C. Application of best practices in capital investment analysis: Case study of energy savings project investment decision D. Best practices in risk analysis of capital investments
» KORN FERRY COMPETENCIES
Ensures accountability | Business insight | Communicates effectively | Decision quality | Financial acumen | Demonstrates self-awareness | Self-development
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