Good financial analysis starts by describing financial performance. Add more insight by diagnosing success, predicting future performance and drawing upon a data analytics approach. Use your insight and communication skills to impact your business. This course provides a framework for developing as an insightful analyst, highlighting and practising the capabilities required to tell the story of your business; forecast in uncertainty, communicate with impact and harness data analytics.

Advances in AI coupled with modern features in PowerPoint greatly simplify creating eye-catching and informative presentations. Effective usage of Copilot or ChatGPT cuts the time and manual input required for presenting and reporting on data for regular meetings, ad-hoc assignments or regulatory requirements. This hands-on course will guide you through using AI Tools with Microsoft 365 to efficiently and professionally present information.

55% of global GDP – c. US$58 trillion – is dependent on nature & biodiversity. Nature is a core strategic business management issue, affecting financial performance, enterprise value and market competitiveness. This webinar will show accountants how they can get on top of this business-critical issue.

The aim of the course is to provide a general introduction to spreadsheet modelling and related analysis. During the course, participants will create a model 'from scratch' and the use of this model for various outputs, as outlined below (ROI, dashboard outputs etc.). This is augmented by a feed of given data into the model from 'history' to allow comparisons etc. with the model outputs.

This session demystifies performance management by focusing on practical strategies that drive engagement and accountability. It will explore how to set clear expectations, give constructive feedback, and manage underperformance fairly and consistently. Attendees will gain confidence in using performance tools to support both individual and team success.