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Seminar content

What you will learn

Why Attend

Planning and budgeting are must-have skills for all professionals, regardless of their function or managerial level. This course covers the concept of budgeting as a planning tool, a financial device, and a control mechanism. In addition, it provides the necessary application tools required to make long-term and short-term planning decisions.

Course Methodology

This course focuses on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.


Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Defend the importance of linking an organization's budget with its strategic plan
  • Demonstrate how the budget relates to the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
  • Prepare the key elements of an operating and capital budget and evaluate the different budgeting approaches used
  • Apply cost control tools, analyze management variance reports, and take proper corrective action
  • Calculate different capital budgeting evaluation techniques as included in a capital expenditure proposal
  • Utilize cost-volume-profit analysis in making budgeting decisions
Target Audience

All managers, supervisors and analysts who prepare or use management budgets.


Target Competencies
  • Interpreting financial statements
  • Planning and budgeting
  • Cost control
  • Capital budgeting
  • Applying cost-volume-profit analysis
  • Utilizing breakeven analysis


Benefits

Why attend this seminar

  • Build current, practical knowledge in accounting and finance.
  • Translate the course ideas into actions you can use immediately at work.
  • Review real schedule options across 12 venues and live dates.
  • Connect course detail, venue, and category routes in one workflow.

Methodology

How the course is delivered

  • Structured seminar input and guided discussion.
  • Applied examples using current business situations.
  • Focused explanations based on the stored overview and outline.
  • Clear next steps for implementation after the course.

Target audience

Who this is for

  • Professionals responsible for accounting and finance.
  • Managers, specialists, and team leads who need applied skills.
  • Participants looking for a focused route into Effective Budgeting and Cost Control.

Seminar details

Detailed outline

Planning and the Functions of Management

  • The critical functions of management
  • Budget as a planning tool
  • Control: The missing link
  • Roadmap to strategy
  • Aligning the budget with the organization’s strategy
  • Planning pitfalls

The Key Financial Statements

  • The accounting system
  • The income statement
  • The balance sheet
  • Retained earnings
  • The cash flow statement

Budgeting: Process and Approaches

  • The advantages of budgeting
  • The budget process
  • Rolling budgets
  • Direct and indirect costs
  • The master budget
  • Operating and capital budgets

Approaches to budgeting:

  • Incremental budgeting
  • Zero-based budgeting
  • Flexible budgeting
  • Kaizen budgeting and continuous improvement
  • Activity-based budgeting
  • Tools of forecasting
  • Characteristics of an adequate budget
  • Problems in budgeting

Cost Control

  • Budget as a control tool
  • The control process
  • Characteristics of an effective control system
  • Responsibility reporting

Variance analysis:

  • Identifying the components of variance
  • Taking the corrective action

Capital Expenditure Budgeting and Analysis

  • Time value of money
  • The discount rate: Using cost of capital
  • Simple versus compound interest
  • Identifying and analyzing cash flows
  • Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Profitability Index (PI)
  • Pay-Back Period (PBP)
  • Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
  • Approval for Expenditure (AFE)
  • Sensitivity and risk analysis

Cost Volume Profit Analysis (CVP)

  • Defining fixed costs
  • Defining variable costs
  • Breakeven point in units
  • Breakeven point in dollars
  • Computing breakeven point in sales
  • Sensitivity analysis: Changing assumptions


Dates and locations

Available seminar dates

8 dates
Date City Duration Price
18 - 22 May 2026 5 Days €4,200.- Book now
22 - 26 June 2026 5 Days €3,250.- Book now
13 - 17 July 2026 5 Days €3,850.- Book now
17 - 21 August 2026 5 Days €3,250.- Book now
21 - 25 September 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now
19 - 23 October 2026 5 Days €2,250.- Book now
2 - 6 November 2026 5 Days €3,850.- Book now
21 - 25 December 2026 5 Days €4,200.- Book now

Course certificate

Certificate awarded on completion

Every participant who completes this seminar receives a professional course certificate from INFORAMTECH.

  • Participants receive an INFORAMTECH certificate for completing Effective Budgeting and Cost Control.
  • The certificate recognises attendance and successful participation in the seminar.
  • It can support professional development records within accounting and finance and related functions.
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Frequently asked questions

When is my seat confirmed?

Your seat is confirmed once full payment has been received.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we offer the following discounts for group bookings:

  • 2 participants: 20% discount
  • 3 participants: 35% discount
  • 5 or more participants: 50% discount
Can discounts be combined with other offers?

No, discounts cannot be combined unless explicitly stated.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and selected online payment methods.

When do I need to pay?

Full payment must be completed before the course start date to secure your participation.

Is VAT included in the course fee?

VAT treatment depends on your location and status:

  • EU Companies (with valid VAT number): VAT may be reverse charged (0%)
  • EU Individuals (without VAT number): VAT is applicable based on local regulations
  • Non-EU Participants: VAT is generally not applicable (0%)
Can I get a VAT invoice?

Yes, all participants receive an official invoice. EU companies must provide a valid VAT number.

Can I cancel my registration?

Yes, cancellations must be submitted in writing.

What is your refund policy?
  • More than 14 days before the course: Full refund
  • 7-14 days before the course: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before the course: No refund
Can I transfer my seat to another person?

Yes, substitutions are allowed at no extra cost if requested before the course start date.

What happens if the course is postponed or canceled?

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you may:

  • Transfer to another date
  • Receive full refund
Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending the course.

Is attendance mandatory?

Yes, full attendance is required to receive certification.

Are your courses online or in-person?

We offer both in-person and virtual (live online) training options.

Will course materials be provided?

Yes, all participants receive training materials in digital format.

Are travel and accommodation included?

No, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation unless otherwise stated.

Can you deliver customized or in-house training?

Yes, we offer tailored training programs based on your organization's needs.

How can I contact you for support?

You can reach us via email info@inforamtech.uk or through our contact form. Our team will respond promptly.

Testimonials

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The structure of Effective Budgeting and Cost Control made the topic practical and easy to apply immediately.

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The venue and date options made planning the right session straightforward.

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Clear content, relevant examples, and useful follow-up topics for the next training step.

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