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This is a refreshed course from BF143 : Financial Analysis Validating Business Performance. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops as there will be hands-on activities.

Middle managers must be able to determine their organization’s performance relative to internal goals, as well as those of the competition. This programme expounds the concept of business strategy and examines the relationship between financial ratios, its interpretation and analysis to achieving business goals.

Building on your current understanding of the three key financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows), participants will examine the four fundamental areas of financial analysis & performance, benchmarking, profitability & efficiency and power of liquidity.

In this age of AI, the financial and accounting profession are transforming. ChatGPT can play a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of accounting and financial analysis.

In this course you will be introduced to the fundamental of LLM model and how ChatGPT can support financial analysis with demonstration.

Programme Outline

Interpretation and Analysis of Financial Statements
- Financial Ratios
- Understanding AI and LLM Models
- Introduction to ChatGPT, the Financial Analyst
- Challenges and pitfalls
  - How to get started?
  - Data security and privacy risk
- Demonstration and Applications
  - Highlight financial risk
  - Generate financial ratios
Intent of corporate planning and definition of business performance
- Strategic planning and business strategy
- What is success and good performance
- Perspectives for evaluation
- Reviewing and validating business performance
Case Study

On the completion of this course, you will:

Learn the fundamental of LLM model and how ChatGPT can support financial analysis with demonstration.

Training Methodology

Lecture style with case studies and hands-on activities

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

Senior Management, Directors and Managers with responsibility of various aspects of business performance requiring the need to understand financial data analytics and decision making.

Schedule & Fees

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025.

*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidies. This excludes material fees, registration fees, misc. fees etc.

This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 03 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.

As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

For more information on UTAP Funding and to submit for UTAP claims, please visit https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme. Terms and conditions apply.

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