Finance
The Finance subunit's vision is to build Lok Jack GSB's local, regional and international reputation for teaching world class financial programmes which are designed to be effective and industry relevant.
The Lok Jack GSB also has successful long standing collaboration with the Graduate School of Banking-University of Wisconsin Madison, with whom we deliver programmes to satisfy the training needs of business professionals locally and regionally.
For any further information please contact:
Tel. 645-6700
Shadeed Ali ext 131
Project Accounting
Date: 14th – 16th April, 2010
When the financial health of your company depends on project profitability, you need timely information on potentially troublesome trends before they develop into problems. Project accounting not only captures all project costs and calculates project-to-date totals, but it also provides the information you need to evaluate project status, avoid runaway costs, ensure a profitable revenue stream, and manage the events. Project accounting is dynamic from the point of view that it has a structure that evolves based on the activities which have to be addressed. The accountant plays a significant role in the execution of the project; they are responsible for the accountability, the collection, and dissemination of the information relating to the project. The program allows participants to increase their depth of knowledge in key areas of project accounting; the case studies for the program will be directly related to the Project accounting issues that an individual may experience when managing projects.
Advanced Forensic Accounting
Date: 24th - 26th February 2010
The focus of this program deals with the fastest growing area within in accounting and one of the best career opportunities for the next decade. "Forensic" means legal and investigative. Hence the program focuses on fraud investigation and prevention, litigation support, valuation, expert testimony; and terrorist, money-laundering, and other criminal investigations as well as the tools & techniques in financial fraud. One of the great things about forensic accounting is that many people find it be very exciting, interesting, and fulfilling.
Oil & Gas Accounting
Date: 16th -1 8th March, 2010
Oil and gas companies are significantly affected by special accounting rules and always at the mercy of the business cycle. This programme would provide you with specialized knowledge of accounting for oil and gas activities.
ACCA Diploma in Financial Management
Date: January 2010
If you’re like most middle or senior managers that work in non-accounting roles, chances are you will have some kind of financial responsibility – whether it’s managing budgets, cost centres or interpreting financial statements. So why not differentiate yourself from most middle or senior managers in non-accounting roles and gain the practical knowledge and skills you need to become comfortable and confident when dealing with financial matters? ACCA’s Diploma in Financial Management will provide you with the confidence you will need to participate in financial discussions and decision making and add value to your CV. The Diploma aims to achieve a level of practical understanding that is genuinely useful in the workplace by covering a range of key areas, including how to interpret financial statements, plan, manage and measure performance using budgets and other financial techniques, make financial decisions, manage financial risk, and develop an understanding of corporate governance.
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CSR Accounting
Date: 2010
Corporate responsibility is a concept whereby organisations take responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders. Corporate social responsibility expands on this concept by including consideration of the impact of their activities on communities, the environment and society as a whole.
This programme allows participants to become aware of how to account financially for corporate social responsibility. It will assist those involved with Corporate Social Responsibility to put tangible monetary values to intangible assets of the company and develop tools and methods to assist in the measurement and reporting of Corporate Responsibility.
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Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Date: To be announced
This practical programme will enable Non-Financial Professionals to "fill the gaps" in their financial knowledge quickly, relating it directly to their day-to-day operations by covering the most essential tools and concepts used to accelerate business performance.The workshop will explore how to analyze the historical performance of financial reports and forecasting of financial performance. Participants will be better able to communicate the financial goals and performances of their departments to outside sources. They will improve their understanding and be able to use financial terminology and methodology to communicate with others, including financial managers in their organizations.
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