Professional Training

The Strategically Focused Accountant (ICAS)

Length
1 day
Price
272 GBP
Next course start
17 July, 2024 (+2 start dates)
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
Length
1 day
Price
272 GBP
Next course start
17 July, 2024 (+2 start dates)
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online

Course description

Exploring the accountant’s role in strategy development and delivery

Who is this for?

  • Accountants, financial managers and financial directors who wish to enhance their strategic thinking ability and strategic role.
  • Those who would like to acquire these skills with the aim of progressing their career.
  • Finance professionals who see the need for the accountant to move from counting to consulting and coaching.

What you will learn

  • an understanding of different methodologies and tools to develop and deliver business strategy gained through discussion with other finance professionals
  • a challenge to the traditional view of the accountant’s role in strategy development
  • different views of strategy and its impact on your business and role
  • a process for good strategic thinking and adding value to your business
  • an overview of a range of practical tools for strategic analysis and formulation
  • a methodology that makes sure your strategy stays vital!

Course content

  • Different views of strategy and what the accountant can bring to the table…and how different strategies impact on the accountant.
  • Group discussions considering the various processes and models for promoting strategic thinking.
  • Considering a revised process for quality strategic thinking.
  • An overview of available tools in each area of the strategic thinking process.
  • Organisational behaviour: making sure the business contributes and can deliver the strategy.
  • Case studies: how and why business strategies succeed…or fail!
  • Action planning and next steps.

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Upcoming start dates

Choose between 2 start dates

17 July, 2024

  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online

13 December, 2024

  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online

Suitability - Who should attend?

  • Accountants, financial managers and financial directors who wish to enhance their strategic thinking ability and strategic role.
  • Those who would like to acquire these skills with the aim of progressing their career.
  • Finance professionals who see the need for the accountant to move from counting to consulting and coaching.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

  • an understanding of different methodologies and tools to develop and deliver business strategy gained through discussion with other finance professionals
  • a challenge to the traditional view of the accountant’s role in strategy development
  • different views of strategy and its impact on your business and role
  • a process for good strategic thinking and adding value to your business
  • an overview of a range of practical tools for strategic analysis and formulation
  • a methodology that makes sure your strategy stays vital!

Training Course Content

  • Different views of strategy and what the accountant can bring to the table…and how different strategies impact on the accountant.
  • Group discussions considering the various processes and models for promoting strategic thinking.
  • Considering a revised process for quality strategic thinking.
  • An overview of available tools in each area of the strategic thinking process.
  • Organisational behaviour: making sure the business contributes and can deliver the strategy.
  • Case studies: how and why business strategies succeed…or fail!
  • Action planning and next steps.

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