To reduce the environmental impact and contribute to sustainability efforts, ISCA will contribute our part by eliminating the printing of course materials for selected courses with effect from 2023.
Tips: To make your paperless learning experience more enjoyable, you may bring along a digital device such as a Windows based laptops or tablets to read your online materials during the class. QR code will be provided in the class for you to download the materials in PDF.
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Programme Objective
Creating an effective budget can be a daunting task. It is more than just a number crunching exercise. In today’s dynamic business environment, budgeting process is more robust than just putting numbers together. Other than determining how much to spend on various expenses, you must be able to defend your budget. You need to get the buy in from various stakeholders, making sure those goals are aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities.
A meaningful budget can be a good performance measurement tool. Having a strategic goal in mind can help businesses to make effective decisions and coordinate the decisions and actions of the various departments within the organisation. Hence, budget is not only about numbers, more importantly it involves the people responsible for the numbers.
Programme Outline
This course is designed to provide participants with the techniques and confidence to present, manage and control their budgets effectively. This course will include practical hands on session on how to build an effective budget (using Microsoft Excel) illustrated through various case studies. Boardroom survival techniques during budget review will also be covered.
1. Understand the role, importance, challenges and limitations of budget;
2. Managing and controlling the different types of business costs;
3. Look out for hidden costs that can adds up and erode your profit margins.
4. Adopt appropriate budgeting techniques for better cost control;
5. Manage your cash flow and be innovative;
6. Identify and address the constraints faced by your company;
7. Microsoft Excel tips and tricks for effective preparation of budget numbers for review;
• CAPEX Selection – Different lives and costs.
• DCF Calculations
• Prepare budget numbers for review and analysis
• Managing budget updates, version selection and control
• Variance analysis and control
• Board room survival techniques
8. Analyse and challenge the numbers and assumptions presented;
9. Monitor performance and perform variance analysis;
10. Some common problems and shortcomings in budgeting.
Training Methodology
- Lecture
- Group Discussion
- Hands On Exercise
Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment
Intended For
A foundational to intermediate level programme, suitable for finance professional whose job involves budget responsibilities. Those who want to gain knowledge and understanding of budgeting are welcome to attend.
Competency Mapping
Others = 14.00 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
11 Oct 2023 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
12 Oct 2023 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)
For Members:
$ 740.88
For Non-Members:
$ 881.28
Programme Facilitator(s)
Jasmine Ng
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Jasmine Ng
CA (Singapore), FCCA, ACTA, DACE
Jasmine Ng is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). She has over 18 years of extensive experience in the area of audit, accounting, financial analysis, business controlling, enterprise system implementation and training. She travelled extensively during the course of her work and gain exposure to different culture and work style.
She utilizes her creativity and real-world examples in conducting her training. Jasmine is passionately fond of training and always willing to share with others all that she knows. Her outgoing, pleasant personality and confident disposition have made her training all the more lively, fun and insightful.
To reduce the environmental impact and contribute to sustainability efforts, ISCA will contribute our part by eliminating the printing of course materials for selected courses with effect from 2023.
Tips: To make your paperless learning experience more enjoyable, you may bring along a digital device such as a Windows based laptops or tablets to read your online materials during the class. QR code will be provided in the class for you to download the materials in PDF.
Join us and be a Difference Maker! | |
|
|
Programme Objective
Creating an effective budget can be a daunting task. It is more than just a number crunching exercise. In today’s dynamic business environment, budgeting process is more robust than just putting numbers together. Other than determining how much to spend on various expenses, you must be able to defend your budget. You need to get the buy in from various stakeholders, making sure those goals are aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities.
A meaningful budget can be a good performance measurement tool. Having a strategic goal in mind can help businesses to make effective decisions and coordinate the decisions and actions of the various departments within the organisation. Hence, budget is not only about numbers, more importantly it involves the people responsible for the numbers.
Programme Outline
This course is designed to provide participants with the techniques and confidence to present, manage and control their budgets effectively. This course will include practical hands on session on how to build an effective budget (using Microsoft Excel) illustrated through various case studies. Boardroom survival techniques during budget review will also be covered.
1. Understand the role, importance, challenges and limitations of budget;
2. Managing and controlling the different types of business costs;
3. Look out for hidden costs that can adds up and erode your profit margins.
4. Adopt appropriate budgeting techniques for better cost control;
5. Manage your cash flow and be innovative;
6. Identify and address the constraints faced by your company;
7. Microsoft Excel tips and tricks for effective preparation of budget numbers for review;
• CAPEX Selection – Different lives and costs.
• DCF Calculations
• Prepare budget numbers for review and analysis
• Managing budget updates, version selection and control
• Variance analysis and control
• Board room survival techniques
8. Analyse and challenge the numbers and assumptions presented;
9. Monitor performance and perform variance analysis;
10. Some common problems and shortcomings in budgeting.
Training Methodology
- Lecture
- Group Discussion
- Hands On Exercise
Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment
Intended For
A foundational to intermediate level programme, suitable for finance professional whose job involves budget responsibilities. Those who want to gain knowledge and understanding of budgeting are welcome to attend.
Competency Mapping
Others = 14.00 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Jasmine Ng
CA (Singapore), FCCA, ACTA, DACE
Jasmine Ng is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). She has over 18 years of extensive experience in the area of audit, accounting, financial analysis, business controlling, enterprise system implementation and training. She travelled extensively during the course of her work and gain exposure to different culture and work style.
She utilizes her creativity and real-world examples in conducting her training. Jasmine is passionately fond of training and always willing to share with others all that she knows. Her outgoing, pleasant personality and confident disposition have made her training all the more lively, fun and insightful.