BUDGETS AND MANAGING MONEY

Essential working knowledge of finance

Who will benefit?

Managers or even business owners who need help to prepare budgets and make decisions with confidence.

 Why this material?

This training is designed by experts to boost leadership skills. It has been trained and updated since 2010.  

Why from URG?

Take full advantage of the combination of this live training and the eTraining access offered afterward. An exclusive offer in the Kenyan market.

 Why Now?

Do not just wait to gain experience through time and hardship. This training will allow you to boost your leadership skills NOW and gain a life time experience in just few days.

We all play a role in our organization’s financial health, whether we realize it or not. This training will give you the skills that you need to speak knowledgeably about budgets and managing money, and to contribute to the bottom line.

IN SUMMARY: BUDGETS AND MANAGING MONEY

For managers in today’s business world, it’s essential to have a working knowledge of finance. We all play a role in our organization’s financial health, whether we realize it or not. If you don’t have training or a background in finance, you may be at a disadvantage as you sit around the management table.

Understanding the cycle of finance will help you figure out where you fit into your company’s financial structure, and how to keep your department out of the red. This two-day workshop will help you prepare budgets and make decisions with confidence.

Participants should complete the Accounting Skills for New Supervisors course before this workshop or have basic knowledge in accounting.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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Review the fundamentals of finance (including basic terms, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial roles in an organization).

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Different types of budgets

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A six-step budgeting process. 

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How to monitor budgets, perform basic ratio analysis, and compare investment opportunities.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

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Define basic financial terminology

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Prepare a budget of any type or size

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Get your budget approved

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Perform basic ratio analysis

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Make better financial decisions

TOPICS COVERED

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The fundamentals of finance

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The basics of budgeting and parts of a budget

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SWOT analysis and problem solving

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The budgeting process

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Budgeting tips and tricks

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Monitoring and managing budgets

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Crunching the numbers

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Getting your budget approved

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Comparing investment opportunities

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ISO 9001:2008

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In-depth case studies and analysis opportunities

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Training Curriculum:

In this 2-day training, participant will have the chance to engage with a professional qualified trainer and coach and participate in numerous exercises and live quizzes to acquire the skills, theories, methods in this training. 

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2 days. On Demand

(from 8:30 am to 4:30pm)
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KShs 20,000/= per participant 
(for corporate, contact us.)
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On Site training fees 80,000/=
(Max No. of participants 25)

What’s Included:

Instruction by an expert trainer
Small, interactive classes
Specialized manual and course materials
Personalized certificate of completion

Related Training:

Accounting Skills for New Supervisors (Prerequisite)
Basic Business Management – Boot Camp for Business Owners
Creative Thinking and Innovation
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving and Decision Making

Day One

Day 1: Section One

1

  Course Overview

The first part of the day is about getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives. 

2

  Finance Jeopardy

This fun exercise will help you review some key concepts and ideas with participants.

3

  The Fundamentals of Finance

In this session, participants will review basic financial concepts, generally accepted accounting principles, and the key players and roles in finance.

Day 1: Section Two 

4

  The Basics of Budgeting

Next, participants will learn what a leader’s role is in a team, and how to lead them through a discussion to reach an agreement point.

5

  Parts of a Budget

Any good plan should have four parts. This session will teach participants what they are.

6

  The Budgeting Process

Participants will spend the afternoon of Day One exploring what the budgeting process should look like through lectures and a three-part case study.

Day Two

Day 2: Section One

1

  Budgeting Tips and Tricks

To begin Day Two, participants will look at some dos and don’ts of budgeting.

2

  Monitoring and Managing Budgets

In this session, participants will explore how budgets can be managed and monitored.

3

  Crunching the Numbers

Next, participants will get involved with ratio analysis, including current ratio, quick ratio, debt ratio, net and gross profit margin, return on sales ratio, debt to net worth ratio, cash turnover ratio, collection ratio, investment turnover, and return on investment.

Day 2: Section Two

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  Directing the Peerless Data Corporation

Participants will spend the entire afternoon of Day Two doing an intensive role play. They will play the role of Operations Director of the Peerless Data Corp. As the trainer, you will ask them to make five financial decisions. After each decision is made, debriefing points are provided. We have also provided discussion questions for the end of the exercise.

Day 2: Section Two

5

  Getting Your Budget Approved

This session will show participants how to get around the politics and pencil-pushers and get the money that they need.

6

  Comparing Investment Opportunities

Investment opportunities within the business can be big decisions that require proper planning. This session will give participants a quick guide to making those decisions.

7

  ISO 9001:2008

ISO 9001:2008 is a structured process through which a company can raise the quality of the products and services that they provide, and then maintain that level. This session will introduce participants to that process and explore its impact on budgeting.

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