1. To critically evaluate the informational content of financial and accounting reports and their use as a tool for appraising corporate performance.
  2. To develop an understanding of financial planning tools and techniques and the contribution they make to the achievement of an organisation’s core objectives.
  3. To evaluate the results of financial models used for long term decision making.
  4. To develop confidence in using financial terms and language necessary for effective senior management.
  5. To explore the role of financial modeling in the context of developing an organisation’s corporate strategy