Accounting and finance training

Stronger financial skills. Better business decisions.

Practical accounting and finance training for managers, executives, business owners and finance teams. Explore our professional programmes and customised in-house training.

Finance & Professional Training Programmes

Build practical financial knowledge, strengthen decision-making skills and gain a clearer understanding of today’s business and investment environment. Our programmes are designed for professionals, managers, business owners, investors and executives who want to apply financial concepts confidently in real-world situations.

PROGRAMME 01

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

Read financial statements, understand business performance and make informed financial decisions without an accounting background.

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Develop a practical understanding of finance without needing an accounting background. Participants learn how to read and interpret financial statements, understand key business performance measures and evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.

Key areas include

Financial statements • Profitability • Cash flow • Financial ratios • Budgeting • Business performance • Financial decision-making

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PROGRAMME 02

Value Investing

Assess companies, compare valuations and build a disciplined approach to long-term investing.

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Learn how to assess companies from a long-term investment perspective. This programme introduces the principles of value investing and shows participants how to analyse businesses, compare valuations and identify the factors that may influence an investment’s potential value.

Key areas include

Company analysis • Intrinsic value • Valuation multiples • Competitive advantage • Financial strength • Margin of safety • Investment decision-making

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PROGRAMME 03

Are Investors Rational? A Behavioural Perspective

Explore how emotions and common biases influence investment choices, risk perception and market behaviour.

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Investment decisions are not always driven purely by facts and numbers. Explore how emotions, psychology and cognitive biases influence investor behaviour, market movements and financial decisions.

Participants will examine common behavioural tendencies such as overconfidence, loss aversion, herd behaviour and anchoring, and learn how greater awareness can lead to more disciplined investment decisions.

Key areas include

Behavioural finance • Investor psychology • Cognitive biases • Market sentiment • Risk perception • Decision-making under uncertainty

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PROGRAMME 04

Corporate Financial Management

Build core finance skills for planning, investment, funding and sustainable business value.

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Build a strong foundation in the financial principles used by organisations to plan, allocate resources and create sustainable business value.

The programme connects financial theory with practical corporate decision-making, helping participants better understand capital investment, financing, budgeting and business performance.

Key areas include

Financial planning • Capital budgeting • Cost of capital • Working capital • Financing decisions • Corporate performance • Value creation

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PROGRAMME 05

Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standards (MPERS)

Connect reporting requirements with practical accounting and financial reporting for private entities.

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Understand the application of Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standards and how financial reporting requirements affect business practice.

This programme connects accounting standards with practical financial reporting issues encountered by private entities, helping participants understand recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements.

Key areas include

MPERS framework • Financial statement presentation • Assets and liabilities • Revenue recognition • Financial instruments • Disclosure requirements • Practical reporting issues

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PROGRAMME 06

Fundamental Analysis: An Integrated Methodology

Combine economic, industry and company analysis to assess business strength and investment potential.

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Develop a structured approach to analysing the financial and commercial strength of a company.

The programme combines financial statement analysis, industry assessment, economic factors, business strategy and valuation to provide a more complete view of corporate performance and investment potential.

Key areas include

Economic analysis • Industry analysis • Company analysis • Financial ratios • Earnings quality • Cash-flow analysis • Valuation

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PROGRAMME 07

Financial Risk Management: A Holistic Approach

Identify, assess and manage financial risks through an integrated view of markets and organisations.

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Gain a broader understanding of the financial risks faced by organisations and learn how these risks can be identified, assessed and managed.

The programme examines risk from an integrated perspective, combining financial, market and organisational considerations to support stronger risk-management decisions.

Key areas include

Market risk • Credit risk • Liquidity risk • Interest-rate risk • Currency risk • Risk measurement • Hedging • Risk governance

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PROGRAMME 08

Valuation Techniques: Enhancing Corporate Valuation

Choose appropriate valuation methods and understand the assumptions that drive corporate value.

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Understand how businesses and investments are valued using widely recognised valuation approaches.

Participants learn how to select appropriate valuation techniques, interpret the assumptions behind different models and assess the factors that influence corporate value.

Key areas include

Discounted cash flow • Comparable company analysis • Transaction multiples • Enterprise value • Equity value • Cost of capital • Sensitivity analysis

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PROGRAMME 09

Anti-Money Laundering: A Global Perspective

Understand financial crime risks, customer due diligence and the controls that support compliance.

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Explore the principles, risks and international frameworks surrounding anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention.

The programme examines how organisations identify suspicious activities, understand customer risk and strengthen compliance systems in an increasingly interconnected financial environment.

Key areas include

Money-laundering risks • Customer due diligence • Know Your Customer (KYC) • Suspicious transactions • Risk-based approach • International standards • Compliance controls

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PROGRAMME 10

International Finance: The Multinational Perspective

Explore foreign exchange, cross-border funding and financial decisions in international markets.

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Understand the financial challenges and opportunities faced by companies operating across international markets.

The programme explores foreign exchange, international funding, cross-border investment and financial decision-making from the perspective of multinational organisations.

Key areas include

Foreign exchange markets • Exchange-rate risk • International investment • Cross-border financing • Multinational capital budgeting • Hedging • Global financial strategy

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PROGRAMME 11

Corporate Financial Strategy: Theories and Practices

Connect investment, financing and growth decisions with long-term corporate objectives.

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Explore how financial strategy supports long-term corporate objectives and value creation.

This programme integrates financial theory with practical strategic decisions involving investment, financing, capital structure, dividends, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate growth.

Key areas include

Corporate strategy • Capital structure • Financing strategy • Dividend policy • Investment decisions • Mergers and acquisitions • Shareholder value • Sustainable growth

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Practical. Relevant. Business-Focused.

Our programmes are designed to bridge the gap between financial theory and real-world business practice. Training can be tailored to suit different levels of experience, organisational requirements and industry contexts.

Suitable for: managers, executives, finance professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals seeking stronger financial and commercial skills.

Choose the right finance training

Which programme should I start with?

Do I need an accounting background?

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals is designed for participants without an accounting background. Other programmes cover more specialised topics. Tell us about your experience so we can discuss a suitable starting point.

Can training be customised for our team?

Yes. In-house accounting and finance training can be tailored to your team’s experience, learning objectives, organisational requirements and industry context. Contact us to discuss the topics and preferred schedule.

How do I enquire about availability and fees?

Contact us with your preferred programme, approximate participant numbers, experience level, learning objectives and proposed dates. Ask about current availability, fees, delivery arrangements and programme duration.

Are CPE, CPD or training grants available?

Approvals and grant eligibility vary by programme. Please confirm the current status and applicable requirements with us before booking.

Where can I find books for self-paced learning?

Explore the Modern Finance for Ordinary Folks books by Oliver Tey, CA for plain-English explanations and case-based reading. You can also read Oliver Tey’s profile or explore financial consultancy support.

Customised In-House Training

Tell us about your team’s experience, learning objectives and preferred schedule. We can discuss accounting and finance training tailored to your organisation.

Please contact us for current schedules, programme availability, CPE or CPD approvals and applicable training grant eligibility. Requirements and approvals vary by programme.

Past programme: Malaysian Economic Outlook 2023 and the Impact on Capital Market.

Read before your training

Explore investment risk, goals and time horizon, practise cash flow budgeting, or learn how to build a three-year business financial model. These short guides offer a starting point for discussing your learning objectives.

Discuss Your Training Needs

Contact Oliver Tey to discuss your team’s experience, learning objectives and preferred schedule.

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