Chartered Finance Manager (CFM)
Detailed Syllabus
Module 1: Financial Management
1.1. Financial Management Functions
1.2. Financial Goals and Objectives
1.3. Financial Management Environment
1.4. Financial Management Tools and Techniques
Module 2: Financial Accounting and Reporting
2.1. Financial Statements Analysis
2.2. Accounting Standards and Frameworks
2.3. Financial Reporting Requirements
2.4. Financial Statement Analysis Techniques
Module 3: Management Accounting and Decision-Making
3.1. Cost Accounting and Analysis
3.2. Budgeting and Budgetary Control
3.3. Decision-Making Techniques
3.4. Performance Measurement and Evaluation
Module 4: Financial Markets and Instruments
4.1. Overview of Financial Markets
4.2. Types of Financial Instruments
4.3. Financial Markets Regulation
4.4. Risk Management in Financial Markets
Module 5: Corporate Finance and Funding
5.1. Corporate Finance Functions
5.2. Sources of Funding
5.3. Capital Structure and Cost of Capital
5.4. Dividend Policy and Shareholder Value
Module 6: Financial Planning and Forecasting
6.1. Financial Planning Process
6.2. Financial Forecasting Techniques
6.3. Financial Modelling and Simulation
6.4. Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Assessment
Module 7: Financial Risk Management and Control
7.1. Financial Risk Management Framework
7.2. Types of Financial Risks
7.3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques
7.4. Financial Control and Monitoring
Module 8: International Finance and Trade
8.1. International Financial Environment
8.2. International Trade and Finance
8.3. Foreign Exchange Markets and Risk Management
8.4. International Investment and Financing
Module 9: Financial Analysis and Valuation
9.1. Financial Statement Analysis
9.2. Ratio Analysis and Interpretation
9.3. Financial Modelling and Valuation
9.4. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Module 10: Strategic Financial Management
10.1. Strategic Financial Management Framework
10.2. Financial Strategy and Planning
10.3. Financial Performance Measurement and Evaluation
10.4. Strategic Financial Decision-Making
Module 11: Case Studies and Group Projects
11.1. Real-World Case Studies
11.2. Group Projects and Presentations
11.3. Peer Review and Feedback
11.4. Final Project Report and Presentation
Module 12: Professional Development and Ethics
12.1. Professional Development and Continuing Education
12.2. Ethics and Professional Standards
12.3. Financial Regulations and Compliance
12.4. Final Exam and Assessment
Duration:
- Total duration: 240-300 hours
- Classroom instruction: 160-200 hours
- Self-study and assignments: 40-60 hours
- Group projects and presentations: 20-30 hours
- Final exam and assessment: 10-20 hours