Overview 2 day course on scorecards, rating agency frameworks, regulation and integration and quantification of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) analysis into equity and credit investing / lending for / to corporates, banks and other financial institutions, applied to many case study companies and industries Who the course is for Investors and analysts – equity and credit; public and private Bank loan officers M&A advisors Restructuring advisors Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
The Quintessential Customer Experience (QCx) Forum is a ‘peer advisory’ community of communications and Cx professionals whose primary objectives are: To help members keep abreast of the latest CX developments To share best practice across different industry sectors. To provide individual support, advice and guidance for members Membership includes quarterly meetings, team coaching, 1:1 mentoring and online resource. Benefits The QCx Forum benefits both the CX professional and the organisations they work for. Employer Benefits include: Benchmarking performance against organisations in different sectors Keeping up to date with latest trends Maintaining competitive advantage through exceptional customer experience. Individual Member Benefits include: Inspiration for new ideas and approaches Guidance and advice to implement new strategies Support and reassurance from peers What’s included: The current membership package* includes: Forum Meetings Quarterly ‘Mastermind Group’ gatherings in person at a London venue. Each meeting features a specialist speaker providing insights about new trends and best practice. Team Coaching Attendees have the opportunity to share and solve key CX-related challenges they face. 1:1 Mentoring Support Members have access expert mentors to develop new strategies, gain valuable new knowledge and enhance their professional growth. Online Resource Members have access to a dedicated portal providing access to useful templates, tools and articles. * The first annual conference is planned for 2024 Membership Fees and options Three options are available: Essentials - quarterly Forum meetings, team coaching and online resources. £1,400.00 (ex VAT) pa Standard annual membership - includes quarterly forum meetings, team coaching, 4 x 1:1 mentoring sessions and online resource. £3,600.00 (ex VAT) per annum Platinum membership - over and above the standard membership, includes an intensive quarterly programme of bi-weekly coaching sessions £4,700.00 (ex VAT) per annum Credentials The Chair of the QCx Forum is Quentin Crowe MA, FCIM. His CX consultancy journey began in 2001 working with clients in the fitness and education sectors. Using an adaptation of the SERVQUAL methodology, he and his team have worked with clients in the charity, quality assurance, construction and cutout sectors (including ISG). Quentin also mentors entrepreneurs, senior marketers and corporate executives. He also chairs a number of ‘mastermind’ groups. Brands represented include Shell, Asahi, Reuters and St James’s Place Welsh Management.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Risk professionals Business analysts Project managers Compliance professionals IT professionals Anyone whose work includes evaluating and mitigating risk Overview This boot camp prepares you to pass the ISACA CGEIT exam, which covers four domain areas designed to reflect the work performed by individuals who have a significant management, advisory or assurance role relating to the governance of IT. Domain 1: Governance of enterprise IT Domain 2: IT resources Domain 3: Benefits realization Domain 4: Risk optimization This CGEIT Boot Camp is designed for experienced IT governance personnel and those who have responsibilities for the stewardship of IT resources. You will learn how to effectively implement and manage governance across all areas of technology ? as well as align that technology with strategic enterprise goals. This training also explains the CGEIT examination process and helpsprepare you for your CGEIT exam by providing guidance and testing your exam readiness through sample questions. You?ll leave fully prepared to earn your CGEIT certification. Course Outline Domain 1: Governance of enterprise IT Domain 2: IT resources Domain 3: Benefits realization Domain 4: Risk optimization
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Acquire essential skills to efficiently navigate and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel, such as organising, sorting, filtering, and writing formulas. Gain proficiency in creating professional presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, utilising features like multimedia, transitions, animations, and smart graphics. Master the art of document creation and formatting in Microsoft Word, including tables, styles, page layouts, envelopes, labels, and mail merges. Understand advanced features like pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools in Microsoft Excel, enabling effective data visualisation and decision-making. This course covers everything you must know to stand against the tough competition. The future is truly yours to seize with this Mastering Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 365. Enrol today and complete the course to achieve a certificate that can change your career forever. 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To get the hardcopy certificate for £12.99, you must also pay the shipping charge of just £3.99 (UK) and £10.99 (International). Who Is This Course for? This course is designed for individuals who want to enhance their Microsoft Office skills for personal or skilled purposes. Whether you are a student, an experienced entrepreneur, or anyone who regularly works with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365, this Microsoft Office skills course will provide you with a solid foundation and advanced techniques to maximise your productivity and efficiency. No prior experience is required, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate users looking to expand their knowledge and capabilities in the Microsoft Office suite. On the other hand, anyone who wants to establish their career as: like MS Office User Microsoft Office 2019 User Touch Typing Worker Audio Typist Can take this Ultimate Microsoft Office Skills Training (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 365) course. Requirements There is no prerequisite to enrol in this course. You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Mastering Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 365 course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online course. Career path Administrative Assistant - £20K to £30K/year Data Analyst - £25K to £45K/year Office Manager - £25K to £40K/year Project Coordinator - £25K to £35K/year Marketing Assistant - £20K to £30K/year Course Curriculum Section 01: Getting Started Introduction 00:03:00 Getting started on Windows, macOS, and Linux 00:01:00 How to ask great questions 00:01:00 FAQ's 00:01:00 Section 02: Excel 2021: Basics Excel Overview 00:05:00 Start Excel Spreadsheet 00:04:00 Enter Text and Numbers 00:07:00 Relative References 00:04:00 Working with ranges 00:07:00 Save and Save as Actions 00:08:00 File Extensions, Share, Export, and Publish files 00:06:00 Section 03: Excel 2021: Rows, Columns, and Cells Adding Rows and Columns 00:03:00 Modifying Rows and Column lengths 00:05:00 Section 04: Excel 2021: Data Handling Copy, Cut, and Paste 00:07:00 Copying Formulas 00:03:00 Section 05: Excel 2021: Page Setting Up and Print Page setup options 00:06:00 Fit to print on One Page 00:03:00 Print Workbooks 00:03:00 Section 06: Excel 2021: Sorting and Filtering Sorting Data Ascending Order 00:04:00 Sorting Data Descending Order 00:02:00 Filter Data 00:04:00 Section 07: Excel 2021: Writing Formulas Creating Basic Formulas 00:06:00 Datetime Formulas 00:06:00 Mathematical formulas phase1 00:20:00 Mathematical formulas phase2 00:12:00 Section 08: Excel 2021: Advanced Formulas VLOOKUP formula 00:12:00 HLOOKUP formula 00:04:00 Section 09: Excel 2021: XLOOKUP only for 2021 and Office 365 XLOOKUP 00:08:00 Handling #NA and Approximates match in XLOOKUP 00:11:00 Section 10: Excel 2021: Data and Tools Split Text into columns 00:07:00 Flash Fill 00:07:00 Data Validation 00:07:00 Remove Duplicates 00:08:00 Import Data from Text files 00:06:00 Import Data from .CSV files 00:03:00 Section 11: Excel 2021: Formatting data and tables Formatting Font 00:04:00 Formatting Alignment 00:06:00 Formatting Numbers 00:05:00 Formatting Date 00:03:00 Formatting Tables 00:05:00 Section 12: Excel 2021: Pivot Tables Pivot Tables 00:07:00 Pivot Charts 00:02:00 Section 13: Excel 2021: Charts Excel Charts - Categories 00:03:00 Elements of a chart 00:04:00 Creating Charts 00:02:00 Column or Bar charts 00:04:00 Formatting charts 00:04:00 Line Charts 00:02:00 Pie and Doughnut charts 00:04:00 Section 14: PowerPoint 2021: Course Introduction Overview 00:04:00 Start PowerPoint Presentation 00:05:00 Screen setting and Views 00:05:00 Section 15: PowerPoint 2021: Basics Presentation Tips and Guidelines 00:06:00 Creating a New Presentation 00:04:00 Working with Slides 00:04:00 Save a Presentation 00:04:00 Print Slides 00:03:00 Section 16: PowerPoint 2021: Text and Bullet Options Formatting Text 00:05:00 Slide Text Alignments 00:03:00 Multi-Column Text Alignments 00:02:00 Adding Bullets and Numbered List Items 00:03:00 Section 17: PowerPoint 2021: Adding Graphic Assets Insert Shapes 00:03:00 Insert Icons 00:03:00 Insert Graphics 00:04:00 Add 3D Models 00:03:00 Insert Pictures 00:03:00 Section 18: PowerPoint 2021: Picture Formatting Picture Options 00:04:00 Picture Cropping 00:03:00 Applying Built-in Picture Styles 00:04:00 Section 19: PowerPoint 2021: SmartArt Graphics Add SmartArt Graphic 00:03:00 Modifying SmartArt 00:03:00 Creating a Target Chart using SmartArt 00:03:00 Section 20: PowerPoint 2021: Working with Tables Create a Table on Slide 00:04:00 Formatting Tables 00:02:00 Inserting Tables 00:02:00 Table Layouts 00:01:00 Section 21: PowerPoint 2021: Working with Charts Add a Chart 00:02:00 Formatting Charts 00:02:00 Insert Chart from Microsoft Excel 00:03:00 Section 22: PowerPoint 2021: Adding Multimedia Adding Video to a Presentation 00:03:00 Adding Audio to a Presentation 00:02:00 Screen Recording and Adding 00:02:00 Section 23: PowerPoint 2021: Working with Transition Applying Transitions to Presentation 00:04:00 Section 24: PowerPoint 2021: Animation Object Animation 00:03:00 Effect Options 00:02:00 Advanced Animation 00:02:00 Triggers to control animation 00:02:00 Section 25: PowerPoint 2021: Slideshow Effects Onscreen Presentation 00:02:00 Hiding Slides 00:02:00 Changing Order of Slides 00:02:00 Copying Slides 00:02:00 Section 26: Word 2021: Introduction Overview of MS Word 00:04:00 Start MS Word 2021 00:05:00 Section 27: Word 2021: Basics Create a new blank document 00:04:00 Creating a paragraph text 00:05:00 Non-printing characters 00:03:00 Save a document 00:03:00 Open a document 00:01:00 Find and replace 00:04:00 Section 28: Word 2021: Word Formatting AutoCorrect options 00:03:00 Formatting text 00:04:00 Copy cut and paste 00:04:00 Character formatting 00:02:00 Format painter 00:04:00 Work with numbers 00:02:00 Add bullets 00:03:00 Outline creation 00:04:00 Section 29: Word 2021: Tables Creating a table 00:03:00 Adding rows and columns to a table 00:02:00 Formatting table data 00:02:00 Borders and shading 00:02:00 Sorting in a table 00:04:00 Draw a table 00:04:00 Convert text to table 00:03:00 Convert table to text 00:02:00 Insert a spreadsheet 00:02:00 Quick tables - readily available formats 00:02:00 Section 30: Word 2021: Styles Working with styles 00:02:00 Creating styles 00:02:00 Clear formatting 00:01:00 Section 31: Word 2021: Page Layout Margins 00:02:00 Orientation 00:01:00 Page size setting 00:01:00 Adding columns 00:03:00 Page break - section break 00:02:00 Adding watermark 00:03:00 Headers and footers 00:03:00 Section 32: Word 2021: Envelops and Lables Create envelops 00:02:00 Creating labels 00:02:00 Section 33: Word 2021: Mail Merges Creating a mail merge document 00:03:00 Section 34: Word 2021: Review and Printing Thesaurus and spell check 00:01:00 Word count 00:01:00 Speech - read aloud 00:01:00 Language - translate 00:01:00 Tracking 00:01:00
Ethics Matters: Corporate Governance and CFOs,” the podcast where we dive deep into the critical intersection of corporate governance. Sustainability and ESG reporting have gained significant attention in recent years. How do CFOs incorporate these considerations into their financial strategies and decision-making? CFOs recognise that sustainable practices and ESG considerations are not only ethical imperatives but also critical for long-term business success. We incorporate these considerations into financial strategies by assessing the environmental and social impacts of our operations, supply chains, and investment decisions. By incorporating ESG factors into our financial analyses, we make more informed decisions that align with our company’s values and stakeholder expectations. Furthermore, CFOs play a pivotal role in ESG reporting. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect relevant data, establish reporting frameworks, and communicate the company’s sustainability initiatives to stakeholders. This transparency fosters trust and accountability while allowing investors, customers, and the broader community to evaluate our commitment to sustainable practices. Board engagement is essential for effective corporate governance. How can CFOs contribute to building a strong relationship between the CFO and the board of directors? Building a strong relationship with the board of directors begins with open and transparent communication. CFOs provide timely and accurate financial information, strategic insights, and risk assessments to the board. We actively participate in board meetings, present financial reports, and engage in discussions about financial performance, strategic initiatives, and potential risks. By demonstrating our financial expertise and ethical leadership, we contribute to a healthy and productive relationship with the board. It’s also crucial for CFOs to provide independent perspectives and challenge conventional thinking when necessary. By offering well-informed insights and raising critical questions, we contribute to robust board discussions and decision-making. This collaborative approach fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and ethical considerations are thoroughly examined. I would encourage fellow CFOs to prioritise ethics and corporate governance as integral components of their roles. Embed ethical considerations into decision-making processes, ensure robust governance structures, and actively engage with stakeholders. By doing so, we can drive sustainable, responsible, and successful organizations. https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/ethics-matters-corporate-governance-and-cfos/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Conferences Online Business Conferences #event #ethics #matters #cfos #corporategovernance
he role of a CFO extends beyond day-to-day financial management and plays a pivotal role in preparing a business for an exit. The role of a CFO extends beyond day-to-day financial management and plays a pivotal role in preparing a business for an exit, whether it be through a merger, acquisition, or other strategic transaction. Here are some key points to consider: Financial Due Diligence: CFOs play a crucial role in conducting financial due diligence to assess the company’s financial health and identify any potential risks or issues. This involves reviewing financial statements, accounting practices, contracts, and other financial data to ensure accuracy and transparency. Valuation and Financial Modeling: CFOs work closely with the executive team, external advisors, and investment bankers to determine the company’s valuation. They develop financial models, assess growth projections, and analyze market comparables to arrive at a fair and realistic valuation range. Financial Documentation and Reporting: CFOs ensure that financial documentation and reporting are in order, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements. This includes preparing financial statements, management reports, and other financial disclosures necessary for the exit process. Negotiation and Deal Structuring: CFOs collaborate with legal and executive teams to negotiate the terms of the exit transaction. They provide financial insights and expertise to structure the deal in a way that maximizes value for the company and its stakeholders. Tax Planning and Optimisation: CFOs work closely with tax advisors to develop tax-efficient strategies for the exit transaction. They assess potential tax implications, explore tax-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. Financial Communication and Investor Relations: CFOs play a critical role in communicating the financial aspects of the exit to internal and external stakeholders. They work with investor relations teams to ensure that key messages are effectively conveyed, providing transparency and clarity throughout the exit process. https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-vital-role-of-cfos-in-business-exit-preparation/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Seminars Online Business Seminars #business #cfo #preparation #exit #vital
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