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Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making

Essential of accounting, Finance, and Investment Decision

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
18 - 22 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 London $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Paris $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 London $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
18 - 22 May 2026 Online $ 3,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Understanding finance and accounting is essential for modern organisational success, not only for cost control but also for enhancing planning, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic decisions. This course equips non-financial managers and decision-makers with critical financial and managerial accounting skills necessary to make sound business and investment decisions. Participants will explore the building blocks of financial reporting, gain the ability to interpret income statements and balance sheets, and learn how to communicate results effectively to stakeholders. The Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making training course enhances financial insight and empowers professionals to contribute meaningfully to organisational performance.

The course emphasizes practical application through real-life cases that illustrate how accounting and finance impact decision-making. Participants will learn to evaluate costs, efficiencies, and profits to support sustainable improvement and set budgets and targets aligned with organisational risk profiles. By strengthening financial interpretation and decision-support skills, the Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making training course enables professionals to use accounting information as a strategic tool in leadership and operational roles.

Skills & Competencies

From this Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Financial reporting interpretation
  • Cost behaviour and product costing analysis
  • Budget preparation and control skills
  • Financial performance evaluation
  • Investment decision-making capability
  • Risk identification and financial insight

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making training course, you will learn to:

  • Analyse and interpret an organisation’s annual report.
  • Explain the difference between profit and cash flow.
  • Use ratio analysis to evaluate financial performance and position.
  • Apply accounting techniques to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Understand functional and departmental budgeting and planning.

How You Will Learn

This training course uses a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum comprehension and application. Participants engage with practical examples, empirical studies, and real-life cases that illustrate key accounting and finance concepts. The focus is on developing both understanding and interpretation skills that can be applied directly to business decision-making and financial management.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of finance and accounting to support better business decisions.

This Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Non-financial managers
  • Operational management team members
  • Aspiring managers seeking financial insight
  • Consultants advising on organisational performance
  • Senior department staff and decision-makers
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Financial Analysis

This day introduces participants to the fundamentals of financial accounting data and annual reports. Participants explore the structure of financial statements and understand the role of finance in organisational analysis. The topics covered will include:  

  • The importance of financial accounting data
  • Users of financial information
  • Sources of financial information
  • The purpose of published annual reports and accounts
  • The structure and contents of an annual report and accounts
  • The three main financial statements
  • Income statement
  • Balance sheet
  • Statement of cash flows
Day 2

Ratio Analysis

This day focuses on the use of ratios and financial analyses to assess performance and solvency. Participants examine working capital, liquidity, and growth indicators. The topics covered will include:  

  • Ratios and other analyses of the annual report to assess financial performance
  • Efficiency and working capital
  • Liquidity and short-term solvency
  • Investment and growth
  • Financial structure and long-term solvency
Day 3

Capital Investment Decisions

This day explores long-term financing, cost of capital, and project evaluation techniques. Participants learn methods for determining investment viability. The topics covered will include:  

  • Identify long-term debt and equity, and short-term financing
  • Cost of capital: capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and cost of debt
  • Weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
  • Optimal capital structure models and WACC
  • Future values, present values, and discounted cash flow (DCF)
  • Using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), modified internal rate of return (MIRR) and equivalent annual cost (EAC) to analyse and evaluate capital projects
  • Business valuations
Day 4

Cost Analysis

This day develops understanding of cost behaviour, allocation, and costing systems. Participants examine cost-volume-profit (CVP) and activity-based costing (ABC) techniques. The topics covered will include:  

  • Cost, behaviour and activities
  • Fixed and variable costs, direct and indirect costs
  • Product costs and period costs
  • Cost allocation and absorption of overheads
  • Absorption or full costing
  • Cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
  • Activity based costing (ABC)
Day 5

Budgetary Control and Performance Improvement

This day focuses on budgeting processes and variance analysis for performance control. Participants examine behavioural aspects of budgeting and measurement systems. The topics covered will include:  

  • Budget preparation process
  • Preparation of the master budget
  • Responsibility accounting and variance analysis
    • Standard costing, flexed budgets, budgetary control to measure organisational and management performance
  • Advantages, disadvantages, and behavioural aspects of budgeting
  • The conflict between performance improvement and the costing system
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this in-house training course allows organisations to tailor accounting and financial decision-making frameworks to their specific operational and strategic contexts. Customisation helps align financial understanding with organisational policies, performance goals, and risk profiles, enabling stronger integration of financial insight across functions.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision Making training course:

  • Improved strategic financial insight and planning
  • Enhanced organisational performance through better financial decisions
  • Stronger ability to analyse financial statements and reports
  • Increased effectiveness in budgeting and financial control
  • Better identification and mitigation of financial risks
  • Greater confidence in investment evaluation and decision-making
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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