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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysMAC020

Training on Financial & Inventory Management for Enhanced Corporate Value

Gain expertise in Management Accounting & Supply Chain Strategies. Our training course covers critical topics like cost accounting, financial analysis, supply chain planning, and inventory management.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

In today’s competitive landscape, organizations must strategically balance financial insights with efficient supply chain management to thrive. This course dives into the principles and practices of management accounting and supply chain strategy integration. It covers essential concepts like cost analysis, budgeting, strategic decision-making, and performance measurement alongside supply chain optimization and logistics management. With a hands-on approach, this training will empower participants with the skills needed to evaluate and implement strategies that enhance both financial and operational performance.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Finance and accounting professionals interested in expanding their supply chain knowledge.
  • Supply chain managers and professionals aiming to improve financial acumen.
  • Business analysts, consultants, and strategists involved in logistics and resource allocation.
  • Operations managers seeking insights on aligning supply chain operations with financial goals.
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Acquire visualization of KPI used for corporate management as well as SCM operations.
  • Acquire the basic knowledge of CCC (Cash Conversion Cycle) and PSI (Procurement/Production, Sales and Inventory) management
  • Acquire theory and practices: Balanced Scorecard, Six Sigma, Amoeba management, IDC (Inventory Driven Costs)
  • Acquire the case studies of different industries for CCC and Integrated reporting
  • Acquire the time-axis management for Inventory and Accounts Receivable to prevent accounting fraud and to suppress the working capital
  • Acquire IT solutions required for the visualization and improvement activities
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1:The Relation Between Inventory and Finance

  • Management Accounting and Financial Accounting

  • Basic understanding of inventory from financial perspectives

  • What is Inventory management?

  • Inventory and financial statements

  • Inventory Driven Costs (IDC) invented and implemented by HP

  • Fixed costs, Variable costs and Break-even points analysis

  • Profit is an opinion, and Cash is a fact.

  • Case Study: Analysis of HP’s Inventory Driven Costs (IDC) implementation and its financial impact

Module 2 :Management Accounting and Corporate Value Management

  • Corporate value management KPI

  • ROE (Return on Equity) and ROIC (Return on Invested Capital)

  • KPIs for leading companies in Japan

  • KPIs related to Supply chain

  • SCM capability analysis & Supply Chain Top 25

  • Accounting fraud risks

  • Case Study: Examining how top Japanese companies use KPIs to optimize corporate value

Module 3 :CCC (Cash Conversion Cycle) Basics

  • Operation Cycle and Cash Cycle

  • The necessary information on CCC

  • CCC comparison among Japan, U.S. and Global by industry

  • CCC trend for different sectors by company

  • How to expedite CCC cashing speed?

  • CCC key issues

  • PSI (Purchase/Production, Sales, Inventory) management

  • Practical Exercise: Calculate CCC for sample companies and propose improvement strategies

  • Case Study: Cross-industry comparison of CCC trends and lessons learned

Module 4 :CCC Advanced Course and Management Methods

  • CCC advanced courses: several case studies

  • Amoeba management methods by Kyocera

  • Balanced Scorecard with case studies

  • Six Sigma theory with case studies

  • Problem-solving PDCA

  • Visualization of management and Visualization of autonomy

  • Effective IT solutions for increasing efficiency

  • Case Study: Application of Amoeba Management, Balanced Scorecard, and Six Sigma in real-world companies

  • Practical Exercise: Develop a CCC improvement plan using PDCA and visualization tools

Module 5 :Specific Measures With a View to ESG and SDGs

  • What is ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)?

  • What are SDGs (Strategic Development Goals)?

  • Integrated reporting with case studies

  • Environmental issues

  • Freshness control for Accounts Receivable and Inventory

  • Operation cycle & Planning cycle

  • Risk management summary

  • Case Study: Companies integrating ESG and SDGs into inventory and financial management

  • Practical Exercise: Create a mini ESG-integrated reporting plan for inventory and AR

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improves financial and operational performance.

  • Leads to better resource allocation and enhanced corporate value.

  • Strengthens cross-functional collaboration and competitiveness.

Personal Impact

  • Provides an in-demand skill set combining financial and operational expertise.

  • Is crucial for career progression into senior leadership and strategic roles.

  • Builds the confidence to lead strategies that enhance corporate value.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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To teach you how to integrate financial and inventory management to reduce costs, optimize cash flow, and boost your company's overall corporate value.

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