{"id":1325,"date":"2025-12-09T04:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T04:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/?post_type=mto-course&#038;p=1325"},"modified":"2026-03-08T02:28:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T02:28:48","slug":"financial-intelligence-for-the-non-finance-professional","status":"publish","type":"mto-course","link":"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/?mto-course=financial-intelligence-for-the-non-finance-professional","title":{"rendered":"Financial Intelligence For The Non Finance Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/brochure\/Financial_Intelligence_April_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" style=\"width: 283px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HRDC-Logo-300x213.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HRDC-Logo-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HRDC-Logo.png 474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 12 &amp; 13 January 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: 9am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong><b>The AC Hotel by Marriott,\u00a0Kuala\u00a0Lumpur<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\">&#8220;<\/span><b><i>Transform Financial Complexity into Strategic Excellence<\/i><\/b><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>&#8220;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>A<\/strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>ttend this highly rated programme and learn how to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master the fundamentals of financial statements and their interpretation for decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Develop proficiency in budgeting and forecasting\u00a0techniques for effective resource management<\/li>\n<li>Learn to evaluate business performance using key\u00a0financial metrics and ratios<\/li>\n<li>Understand working capital management and its\u00a0impact on business operations<\/li>\n<li>Apply cost management principles to improve\u00a0departmental e\u001dciency<\/li>\n<li>Gain confidence in financial discussions and\u00a0presentations with stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Connect operational decisions to financial outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Develop skills to detect early warning signs in\u00a0financial reports<\/li>\n<li>Create and manage budgets effectively<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate investment decisions using fundamental\u00a0financial tools<\/li>\n<li>Understand the impact of operational decisions on\u00a0profitability<\/li>\n<li>Master essential financial terminology and concepts\u00a0for business communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Maximize\u00a0 <\/b><b>Learning Impact<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Exclusive 3-for-2 Team Learning Offer !<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Transform your organisation&#8217;s financial capabilities with our exclusive team offer.\u00a0Register three participants from your\u00a0organisation and pay for only two !<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><b>RM1800.00 nett \/ participant.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><b>RM3600.00 nett \/ group of three participants.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Good for:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Department Heads and Team Leaders<\/li>\n<li>Project and Programme Managers<\/li>\n<li>Sales and Marketing Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Operations and Production Managers<\/li>\n<li>HR Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Engineers and Technical Managers<\/li>\n<li>Business Development Managers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Introduction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s dynamic business environment, financial literacy has become an indispensable skill for professionals\u00a0across all functions. According to a recent McKinsey Global Survey, 78% of business leaders consider financial\u00a0acumen a critical skill for career advancement, with 83% citing it as a key factor in promotion decisions. In Malaysia,\u00a0a 2023 Bank Negara study revealed that 65% of middle managers struggle with financial decision-making\u00a0in their roles, highlighting the urgent need for practical financial training.<\/p>\n<p>This intensive two-day programme transforms complex financial concepts into practical business tools,\u00a0enabling you to make informed decisions and contribute strategically to your organisation&#8217;s success. Through\u00a0real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and practical applications, you&#8217;ll gain the confidence to navigate\u00a0financial discussions, understand performance metrics, and drive business value.<\/p>\n<p>What sets this programme apart is its focus on immediate practical application. You&#8217;ll learn how to read\u00a0between the lines of financial statements, master the art of budget negotiations, and develop strategic\u00a0insights that add value to your organisation. The course is specifically designed for busy professionals,\u00a0breaking down complex financial concepts into digestible, actionable knowledge that you can apply from\u00a0day one.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re involved in operational decision-making, departmental budgeting, or strategic planning, this\u00a0programme will equip you with the essential financial tools and confidence to excel in your role.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Course Director<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 249px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1247 \" src=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ken-243x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ken-243x300.png 243w, https:\/\/ipraxis.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ken.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Fellow, Life Management Institute (USA)\u00a0 <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><br \/><em>Chartered Management Accountant (UK)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ken Chan brings over three decades of senior leadership experience in\u00a0financial services to this programme. As a master trainer for the Financial\u00a0Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP) and commercial mentor for<\/p>\n<p>MDEC, Ken excels at translating complex financial concepts into practical,\u00a0actionable insights that drive business success.<\/p>\n<p>His unique approach combines deep financial expertise with real-world business\u00a0experience, ensuring participants gain both theoretical understanding and\u00a0practical application skills.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>His extensive experience includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Training over 1,000 professionals at leading organisations including SHELL, HSBC, EPF, and PROTON<\/li>\n<li>Leading billion-ringgit corporate debt restructuring projects<\/li>\n<li>Implementing successful cost optimisation strategies across major financial institutions<\/li>\n<li>Developing and delivering comprehensive finance training programmes for multinational corporations<\/li>\n<li>Spearheading financial literacy initiatives that have transformed business performance across various\u00a0industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As former Head of Equities Research &amp; Risk at Citibank and SVP Operations at Great Eastern, Ken\u00a0brings invaluable insights from both banking and insurance sectors. His experience in credit evaluation,\u00a0risk management, and strategic financial planning adds practical depth to the training programme. Ken&#8217;s\u00a0multicultural training experience spans more than 30 countries in Asia and Europe, enabling him to bring a\u00a0global perspective while maintaining local relevance.<\/p>\n<p>Ken&#8217;s practical approach ensures that complex financial concepts are translated into tools that participants\u00a0can immediately apply in their roles. His teaching methodology, refined through years of corporate training,\u00a0focuses on making financial concepts accessible and actionable for non-finance professionals.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Training Agenda<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Day 1<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Module 1:\u00a0<\/strong><b>Financial Intelligence Fundamentals<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding the business ecosystem and\u00a0financial flows<\/li>\n<li>Essential financial terminology for\u00a0non-finance professionals<\/li>\n<li>Connecting operational decisions to financial\u00a0outcomes<\/li>\n<li>OPEX vs CAPEX fundamentals and their business impact<\/li>\n<li>Mapping your department&#8217;s financial impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Module 2:\u00a0<\/strong><b>Mastering Financial Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding the structure and purpose of\u00a0key financial statements<\/li>\n<li>Understanding and interpreting EBITDA for\u00a0business performance<\/li>\n<li>Identifying red flags in financial statements<\/li>\n<li>Quick ratio analysis for decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Interpreting company statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Module 3:\u00a0<\/strong><b>Practical Budgeting<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding your role in the budgeting\u00a0process<\/li>\n<li>Creating compelling budget requests<\/li>\n<li>Managing departmental budgets e\u001eectively<\/li>\n<li>Simple variance analysis techniques<\/li>\n<li>Building and defending your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Module 4:\u00a0<\/strong><b>Cost Management<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding di\u001eerent types of costs<\/li>\n<li>Simple break-even analysis for projects<\/li>\n<li>Balancing cost-cutting with value creation<\/li>\n<li>Identifying cost-saving opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Day 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Module 5:\u00a0<\/strong><b>Working Capital &amp; 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