CFA Society Sri Lanka, under the subbrand “Learnings,” in collaboration with Acuity Knowledge Partners, is pleased to announce an exclusive course titled “Financial Research and Analysis Essentials for Corporates.” This program is designed to equip corporate professionals with essential skills and knowledge for effective financial research and analysis, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions within their organizations.
This course offers fundamentals of essential financial metrics and their practical applications. Participants will delve into topics such as financial statement analysis, market and industry analysis, financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and risk management. Key components include understanding financial statements, ratio analysis (liquidity, solvency, profitability, and efficiency), competitor analysis, benchmarking, and building basic financial models for forecasting. The course also covers economic indicators, sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and risk management strategies, all crucial for informed corporate decision-making.
Participants will gain the ability to understand the financial health of their companies and industries, improve their ability to identify and mitigate financial risks, and contribute to personal professional growth. For organizations, this course ensures employees can effectively contribute to informed decision-making based on financial analysis, enhancing overall stability and success by identifying and managing financial risks.
The course is ideal for financial analysts, corporate finance managers, business development managers, executives, and any professionals looking to enhance their financial analysis skills. Facilitators for the course are Eshendra Perera, CFA, and Samanmalie Herath, CFA, both Assistant Directors in Investment Research at Acuity Knowledge Partners.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 6th August 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at GF 02 Hall, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo 03. For more information and to register, please visit www.cfasocietysrilanka.org.
CFA Society Sri Lanka Learnings is dedicated to advancing professional excellence through a range of educational programs and initiatives designed to meet the needs of finance professionals in Sri Lanka.
Acuity Knowledge Partners is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, supports more than 600 financial institutions and consulting companies globally. Acuity Knowledge Partners’ first delivery centre was established in Colombo, where operations started in 2003 with 10 employees. Erstwhile known as Amba Research, its Colombo operations currently support more than 75 logos through 8 business units and more than 500 employees.
