Financial Analysis of Business Proposals
Managers are asked to approve proposals whose numbers they cannot test. This course covers interrogating the financial case behind a proposal and finding the assumption that carries the whole thing.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What a business proposal is really claiming
- 02Finding the assumptions that carry the case
- 03Testing internal consistency and arithmetic
- 04Recalculating key figures independently
- 05Benefit claims, double counting and optimism
- 06Comparing proposals on a consistent basis
- 07Recommending approval, revision or rejection with reasons
What you will gain
- Identify the assumptions a proposal depends on
- Test whether the numbers are internally consistent
- Recalculate key figures independently
- Assess whether benefits are realistically claimed
- Compare proposals on a consistent basis
- Recommend approval, revision or rejection with reasons
Who should attend
- Managers approving business cases
- Finance business partners
- Internal auditors reviewing proposals
- Executives and committee members
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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