FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & FORECASTING
“Turning Complex Data into Competitive Advantage”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 – 25 Feb 2025 | Dammam, KSA | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 04 – 06 Mar 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Understanding what a business is worth—and why—is fundamental to making informed decisions in finance, strategy, mergers, investments, and corporate planning. Valuation is no longer reserved for financial specialists; modern leaders must understand how to build, interpret, and challenge valuation models to guide better decisions.
This intensive three-day program introduces participants to the essential principles, processes, and tools used to conduct sound corporate valuations. Participants will learn to build models using best practices, apply appropriate valuation techniques, and communicate insights effectively to management, investors, and stakeholders.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of business valuation and modeling.
- Apply appropriate valuation methods such as DCF, comparables, and precedent transactions.
- Build integrated financial models that support valuation scenarios.
- Forecast financial statements and cash flows for valuation inputs.
- Analyze sensitivity, scenario, and risk implications on valuations.
- Present valuation results clearly and defend assumptions confidently.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Gain essential valuation and modeling skills applicable across industries.
- Improve decision-making for investment, M&A, and financial strategy.
- Develop and test valuation models in a practical environment.
- Learn to identify risks and validate key value drivers.
- Bridge the gap between numbers and strategy through effective communication.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Financial analysts and business planners
- Corporate development and M&A teams
- Strategy professionals and CFOs
- Investment and equity research analysts
- Accountants, controllers, and project finance teams
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Valuation technique selection and application
- Excel-based financial modeling
- Sensitivity and risk analysis in valuation
- Strategic interpretation of model outputs
- Clear financial communication and presentation
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Greater confidence in internal investment decisions
- Improved transparency in valuation assumptions and outcomes
- Enhanced collaboration between finance, strategy, and leadership
- More rigorous evaluation of acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures
- Stronger accountability in value-based decision making
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Interactive Lectures – Valuation theory and modeling principles
- Excel Workshops – Step-by-step model development
- Case Studies – Real-life valuation assignments
- Templates – Forecasting tools, DCF calculators, assumption sheets
- Group Discussions – Feedback on approach and assumptions
- Final Simulation – Application of techniques to a full business case
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 2–3 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Valuation Principles and Financial Forecasting
Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Valuation (07:30 – 09:30)
- Purpose and users of valuation
- Valuation vs. pricing: What matters and when
- Key inputs and overview of valuation techniques
Module 2: Forecasting Financial Statements (09:45 – 11:15)
- Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow linkage
- Building integrated models for valuation input
- Identifying and modeling key value drivers
Module 3: Fundamentals of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) (11:30 – 01:00)
- DCF logic and components
- Estimating future cash flows
- Building assumptions for forecasting horizon and terminal value
Module 4: Hands-On Excel Workshop – Model Setup (02:00 – 03:30)
- Model layout and driver inputs
- Linking assumptions and basic formulas
Day 2: Valuation Execution and Model Building
Module 5: Calculating Cost of Capital (07:30 – 09:30)
- WACC, CAPM, and market data sourcing
- Debt vs. equity mix and beta selection
- Country risk premium and industry adjustments
Module 6: Building a Complete DCF Model (09:45 – 11:15)
- Linking forecast to valuation sheet
- Handling working capital and capital expenditures
- Terminal value calculation methods
Module 7: Comparable Company and Transaction Analysis (11:30 – 01:00)
- Multiples selection (EV/EBITDA, P/E, etc.)
- Screening and adjustments for peer comparison
- Interpreting valuation ranges and market signals
Module 8: Group Exercise – Build a Basic Valuation Model (02:00 – 03:30)
- Participants create a simplified valuation model in teams
- Peer review and instructor feedback
Day 3: Sensitivity, Scenario Testing & Final Case Simulation
Module 9: Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis (07:30 – 09:30)
- Stress-testing key variables (growth, margins, cost of capital)
- Using Excel’s data tables and scenario manager
- Interpreting impact on valuation outcomes
Module 10: Documentation and Presentation of Results (09:45 – 11:15)
- Writing valuation memos and management reports
- Visualization: charts, bridges, and dashboards
- Storytelling with data and financial messaging
Module 11: Final Business Case Simulation (11:30 – 01:00)
- Full valuation case with provided financials and assumptions
- Team-based development of model and valuation output
Module 12: Presentation and Certification Briefing (02:00 – 03:30)
- Team presentations to simulated stakeholders
- Instructor feedback, final reflections, and course closure
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Corporate Valuation & Modelling – The Fundamentals & Foundation to Guide Better Decisions, recognizing their proficiency in valuation techniques, financial modeling, and investment analysis