The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many businesses including SMEs being badly affected, depending on which industry they are in. Following the Government's economic recovery plan, there are a number of government subsidies, reliefs and initiatives taken to revive the economy. In ensuring business sustainability, productivity and employability post COVID-19, SMEs and their employees must consider recovery action plans and initiatives which include managing business finances effectively.

Note: pricing is customised, contact us for more information.

2 days                   Classroom/virtual

Target audience

• SME owners/directors
• SME Finance senior management
• SME Finance and tax managers/executives
• Regulators, academicians and accountancy students

Objectives

The course aims to provide SMEs a better understanding of how to read, interpret financial terms presented and disclosed in a set of financial statements as well as how to analyse some of the common key financial performance ratios to be able to make informed business decisions. The course also covers cash flow management, investment appraisal as well as monitoring budgets.

Agenda

• Significance of financial statements and its components
• Performing financial analysis
• Cash operating cycle and how to manage it
• How to perform inventory costing
• How to appraise investments and what are some of the investment appraisal tools
• Managing foreign currency exposures
• How to do good budgeting and monitor it
• What are some of the potential warning signals that may arise from financial statements
• Other impacts of COVID-19 on financial reporting
• Tax considerations

Professional associations recognising PwC CPE points

• Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
• Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

HRDF claimable

Not applicable

Available in

Malaysia