Business & Finance for Lawyers
Training Provider: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Course Reference: TGS-2024051475
S$5,400
About This Course
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
(i) be equipped with essential financial and accounting skills to interpret financial statements in annual reports filed by companies;
(ii) compute and analyse key financial ratios derived from data in financial statements;
(iii) to demystify the principles used to prepare financial statements;
(iv) understand the application of generally acceptable accounting standards; and
(v) apply business and financial knowledge to enhance the quality of legal service provision.
What You'll Learn
Participants will learn how to interpret and analyse financial statements, the different types of financial instruments offered by financial markets, and the basic workings of the investment market.
The course will employ a simulation model in which participants are to advise on the acquisition and disposal of assets by a hypothetical client. The key issues covered in the hypothetical scenario will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.
In addition, participants will have a chance to apply these concepts through a service-learning project, create a start-up business or act as a portfolio equity analyst/fund manager.
The course will employ a simulation model in which participants are to advise on the acquisition and disposal of assets by a hypothetical client. The key issues covered in the hypothetical scenario will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.
In addition, participants will have a chance to apply these concepts through a service-learning project, create a start-up business or act as a portfolio equity analyst/fund manager.
Entry Requirements
A good Bachelor's or Juris Doctor degree in Law
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