Certificate in Treasury Management

It is essential for every organization to effectively utilize its funds and manage its exposure to key risks arising from fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The certificate in treasury management course examines the important roles of corporate treasury in managing cash flow and liquidity, working capital, accessing debt financing and managing capital. This course provides professionals with a sound understanding of tools and techniques required for effectively managing the various aspects of treasury risk.

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant, application of theories presented by the consultant and group exercises to exchange experience and apply knowledge acquired throughout the course.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe and explain the roles of corporate treasury management and the treasury function
• Apply up-to-date practices covering asset liability management and cash management techniques
• Develop a practical understanding of financial markets and their products
• Recognize and correctly measure financial instruments under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Describe fair value measurement and explain its effect on financial instruments’ presentation
• Explain hedging and speculation, and distinguish between the different hedging techniques applied by the treasury function

Treasury professionals, financial professionals, finance managers, corporate controllers, financial controllers, chief accountants, accounting managers, senior accountants, banking professionals, back-office managers, traders and dealers, finance regulators and corporate business professionals.

• Treasury management
• Cash management
• Risk analysis
• Risk management
• Equity valuation
• Fixed income valuation
• Hedging
• Accounting for financial instruments