--- title: "Finance Fitness Course | NTUC UTAP Claimable | Koryu Keystone Academy" url: https://koryukeystone.com.sg/ description: "2-day in-person programme on financial mastery for non-finance managers — financial statements, ratios, WACC, EVA, scenario analysis and AI-powered finance. 23–24 July 2026, Singapore." lang: en --- Finance · Strategy · AI Integration NTUC UTAP Claimable (https://koryukeystone.com.sg/grants/ntuc-utap) # Finance Fitness Course Finance for Non-Finance Managers — 2-Day Comprehensive Programme for Financial Mastery An intensive 2-day programme designed for business leaders and professionals to master financial decision-making. Blending foundational theory with real-world case studies and AI-powered tools, the curriculum bridges the gap between academic concepts and practical application. ### Course Details Duration 2 Days · 9am – 5pm Format In-Person · Instructor-Led Audience Managers, SME Owners & Professionals Venue Singapore Productivity Centre (SGPC) Next Intake 23–24 July 2026 Course Fee (No GST) SGD 500 SGD 700 Early Bird — until 1 July 2026 UTAP Claimable — up to S$250 back ## Programme Overview The Finance Fitness Course is an intensive, 2-day programme designed for business leaders and professionals to master financial decision-making. By blending foundational theory with real-world case studies, the curriculum bridges the gap between academic concepts and practical application — equipping participants with the analytical tools necessary to navigate modern financial landscapes. Day 1 builds the foundation: financial literacy, the Order-to-Cash cycle, the Big Three statements, performance metrics and AI-powered financial analysis. Day 2 elevates participants to strategy: capital structure, WACC, Value-Based Management, EVA, break-even, enterprise value and scenario analysis. ### Who Should Attend #### Business Leaders - Regional or Branch Managers - Small Business Owners / Entrepreneurs - R&D or Product Development Managers #### Operations & Commercial - Supply Chain & Logistics Managers - Sales & Business Development Managers - Non-Finance Managers seeking financial fluency ### What You Will Learn Analyse and interpret key financial statements and communicate insights to management Apply financial ratios to evaluate company performance with confidence Understand capital structures and investment options and their impact on the organisation Formulate and evaluate financial strategies in real-world contexts Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot) to automate analysis and reporting Apply Value-Based Management and EVA to drive shareholder value Use scenario and sensitivity analysis to make resilient, informed decisions Develop recommendations for continuous improvement based on financial analysis ### Core Frameworks Covered Big Three BS · IS · CFS CCC Cash Conversion Cycle WACC Capital Structure VBM · EVA Value Creation 2 Days · 15 Modules ## Course Outline DAY 1 ### Foundations & Analysis 1 #### Foundations of Finance for Managers - Why finance matters for every manager - The language of finance — key terminology - Linking financial decisions to business outcomes 2 #### Introduction to Finance - The Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle as the backbone of operations - Roles of finance, accounting and treasury - How money flows through a business 3 #### The Big Three Statements - Balance Sheet — what the company owns and owes - Income Statement — how profit is earned - Cash Flow Statement — where the cash actually goes 4 #### Key Performance Metrics - Liquidity, profitability and efficiency ratios - Benchmarking against peers and industry norms - Reading the story behind the numbers 5 #### Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) - DSO, DIO and DPO — what each lever does - Diagnosing cash flow bottlenecks - Practical levers to shorten the cycle 6 #### AI Integration — Ratios & Forecasting - Using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot for finance tasks - Automating ratio analysis and variance commentary - Generating forecasts and investor-ready reports 7 #### Financial Ratio Analysis - Building a ratio dashboard from the Big Three - Interpreting trends across multiple periods - Communicating findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders DAY 2 ### Strategy, Value & Resilience 8 #### Product Life Cycle Theory - Introduction, growth, maturity and decline stages - Aligning investment decisions to life-cycle stage - Implications for cash flow and profitability 9 #### Capital Structure & WACC - Debt vs equity — costs, risks and trade-offs - Calculating Weighted Average Cost of Capital - Designing a capital structure for maximum firm value 10 #### Financial Strategy - Investment, financing and dividend decisions - Linking financial strategy to corporate strategy - Strategic capital allocation frameworks 11 #### Value-Based Management (VBM) - Principles of managing for shareholder value - Value drivers across operations and investment - Embedding VBM in daily management decisions 12 #### Economic Value Added (EVA) - Computing EVA from NOPAT and capital charge - EVA as a performance and incentive measure - Common pitfalls and adjustments 13 #### Break-Even Analysis - Fixed vs variable costs and contribution margin - Break-even units, revenue and margin of safety - Decision-making under price and cost pressure 14 #### Enterprise Value & Market Value Added - Enterprise Value (EV) vs equity value - Market Value Added (MVA) — measuring wealth created - Linking EV / MVA to strategic decisions 15 #### Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis - Best, base and worst-case scenario design - Identifying high-impact variables - Building corporate resilience under uncertainty ### Learning Approach In-Person Sessions Case Studies & Discussion Hands-On Workshops AI-Powered Tools Practical Exercises Certificate of Completion 2-Day Schedule ## Timetable Thursday – Friday, 23–24 July 2026 · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SGT) Day 1 · 23 Jul 9:00 – 10:30 Welcome · Foundations of Finance · Introduction to Finance (O2C) Day 1 · 23 Jul 10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break Day 1 · 23 Jul 10:45 – 12:30 The Big Three Statements — Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Day 1 · 23 Jul 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Day 1 · 23 Jul 13:30 – 15:00 Key Performance Metrics · Cash Conversion Cycle Day 1 · 23 Jul 15:00 – 15:15 Afternoon Break Day 1 · 23 Jul 15:15 – 17:00 AI Integration · Financial Ratio Analysis Workshop Day 2 · 24 Jul 9:00 – 10:30 Product Life Cycle Theory · Capital Structure & WACC Day 2 · 24 Jul 10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break Day 2 · 24 Jul 10:45 – 12:30 Financial Strategy · Value-Based Management (VBM) Day 2 · 24 Jul 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Day 2 · 24 Jul 13:30 – 15:00 Economic Value Added (EVA) · Break-Even Analysis Day 2 · 24 Jul 15:00 – 15:15 Afternoon Break Day 2 · 24 Jul 15:15 – 17:00 Enterprise Value & MVA · Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis · Close Your Facilitator ## Facilitator DS ### Dr. Daniel Sutedja Managing Partner, Achieva Global Advisory (Singapore) DBA · MBA · BCom (Accounting & Finance) · CMA · CMC · CSP · RMC Dr. Daniel is a seasoned expert with extensive multinational business and leadership experience. As Managing Partner of Achieva Global Advisory in Singapore, he advises organisations on finance strategy, value creation and sustainability. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance, and is a Chartered Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Certified Sustainability Practitioner (CSP) and Registered Management Consultant (RMC). DBA · MBA Business & Finance CMA · RMC Management Accounting Multinational Leadership Experience Next Run ## Upcoming Intake Dates Thu–Fri, 23–24 July 2026 Time 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SGT) Venue Singapore Productivity Centre (SGPC) 11 Eunos Road 8, #08-01, Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore 408601 Course Fee (No GST) SGD 500 SGD 700 Early Bird — until 1 July 2026 Get Started ## Reserve Your Seat Complete the form below to reserve your seat for the 23–24 July 2026 intake at Singapore Productivity Centre. Our team will follow up with payment instructions and joining details. 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