As organisations adopt advanced digital technologies and Generative AI, cybersecurity has become a material financial, operational, and governance risk. Cybercriminals increasingly exploit the same technologies and AI capabilities to launch sophisticated attacks that disrupt operations, compromise data, trigger regulatory breaches, and result in significant financial and reputational losses.
 

There is an increasing focus on big data for the accounting profession. Big data represents an opportunity for accountants to analyse the internal and external forces that influence their companies’ performance. By capitalising on big data, the role of accountants is moving beyond optimising the finance function to transforming the enterprise to sharpen competitive advantage.

This course which comprises the following topics will give participants an overview of how data and analytics can be applied in accounting

Participants will learn the techniques required to operate Looker Studio and the enhanced functions it has for deeper analysis. This will form the basis for them to then use Looker Studio to better analyse accounting data.

They are needed for the effective running and management of data. One of the most popular database management systems, available in the market is called relational database management systems because they are very easy and simple to operate. Topics include Database Design, ER Modeling and SQL basics. We will use MySQL server to practice the implementation of DB and querying of the data. The students will be given hands-on class activities to enable a problem-based learning environment.

Participants will apply them in developing, implementing, and utilising analytical data models used to solve decision problems that accountants regularly face.

Strong writing skills are essential for corporate leaders, executives and professionals at any job level.

In writing a business proposal, a marketing brochure, a report, a memorandum or a letter, a speech, or in making presentation slides, the messaging must not only be clear and concise, but also persuasive and memorable.

NATURE OF THE COURSE

Clearly Write is a one-day interactive course that teaches the principles and techniques for clear, concise and persuasive writing.

This interactive two-day class is designed to provide practical guidance to transform mindsets and strengthen innovation culture with organisations be they financial service firms or SMEs. These important principles a valid across the board.

Specially designed to enhance decision-making for leaders and any person aspiring skilful decision-making to ensure sustainable wellbeing, this course aims to cultivate in participants an open, receptive and generative mind, free from the preconceptions and cognitive distortions that cloud judgement and behaviours.

It is a training programme specially designed for the workplace and individuals confronting the challenges of an active life. As such it addresses specifically a non-clinical population.

Everybody in an organisation has a role to play in managing such risks. Especially for accounting and finance professionals where they are dealing with sensitive financial data, it is even more critical to understand and manage IT risks, threats and vulnerabilities, to prevent financial losses, safeguard business continuity and reputation. Benchmarked to industry standards and best practices, this module on IT risk, governance and security provides the fundamental framework to identify risks and implement controls against potential security concerns.