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Excited to announce that I've earned Financial Planning & Analysis Certificate™ (FP&A) from IMA! 🎓 Grateful for the knowledge gained and eager to apply it in driving informed decision-making and strategic planning. #ima #FPACertified #FinancialPlanning #ProfessionalDevelopment #StrategicBudgeting #StrategicPlanning #ForecastingTechniques #BudgetAnalysis

I’m excited to announce that I’ve earned the Financial Analysis Fundamentals certification from the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)! 🎓 This certification has strengthened my ability to analyze financial statements, interpret key metrics, and make data-driven decisions, positioning me to drive value through strategic financial insights. Throughout the course, I honed skills in: Financial Statement Analysis: A deep dive into understanding balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to assess a company's financial health. Key Financial Ratios: Mastery of calculating and interpreting ratios such as liquidity, profitability, and leverage ratios to benchmark performance and identify growth opportunities. Forecasting & Valuation: Learning to create robust financial models to project future performance and assess company valuations. This certification is a great complement, helping me deliver more comprehensive financial assessments and contribute to investment decisions with greater confidence. Always open to connecting with fellow professionals and discussing financial analysis trends and opportunities! #CFI #FinancialAnalysisFundamentals #Course #CorporateFinance

Do you incorporate external value drivers in your financial analysis? 🤔 Here's what I learned about using external value drivers in financial scenario analysis from the #FPAC. ⬇️ Most finance professionals encountered the PESTEL framework at one point during business school where it is introduced as a strategic tool used to identify and analyze the external macro-environmental factors that can impact an organization. As such, the framework is often used for strategic analysis, but it is also highly applicable when it comes to defining the external value drivers that can be integrated into financial models. By systematically analyzing the PESTEL factors – political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal – finance professionals can construct financial scenario building on forecasted trends in key external value drivers. Such scenario analyses can help inform strategic decisions and enable proactive management of potential opportunities and threats in the external business environment. Learn more about becoming a certified financial planning and analysis professional at Association for Financial Professionals. __ 👨💼 I'm a partner at Business Partnering Institute. 🆘 Need help in your finance team, call me! 🤝 We help increase the influence of finance teams. 🔔 To see more of my content, ring the bell on my profile. Bryan Lapidus, FPAC, #Finance #FinanceBusinessPartner #CFO #FPandA #DataVisualization

I am thrilled to share that I have successfully passed the Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) Paper, a crucial step in my ACCA journey. This accomplishment reflects my dedication, hard work, and deep understanding of complex financial reporting standards and their application in real-world scenarios. #ACCA #SBR #FinancialReporting #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Dear Network 📣 I'm excited to share that I have successfully completed the Financial Analysis Fundamentals course offered by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). This comprehensive program has deepened my understanding of financial statements, ratio analysis, and financial forecasting, equipping me with the essential skills to make informed financial decisions and drive business success. I'm eager to apply these insights to contribute to my professional growth and deliver value to my organization. Thank you, CFI, for this valuable learning experience! ✨ #FinancialAnalysis #CFI #FinanceSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinancialEducation #CareerGrowth #BusinessSuccess #FinancialStatements #RatioAnalysis #FinancialForecasting

recently completed a NSE IAP on Financial Management. It was an enriching experience that deepened my understanding of key financial principles and practices, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. A big thanks to the incredible instructors and fellow participants for the insightful discussions and valuable networking. Looking forward to applying these new skills #FinancialManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning

"Enhancing my financial expertise! I'm proud to share that I've earned my Certificate in Business Finance Foundation. This certification demonstrates my understanding of: Financial analysis and planning Budgeting and forecasting Financial statement analysis Risk management Equipping myself with the knowledge to drive business growth and make informed financial decisions. #BusinessFinance #Certification #FinancialAnalysis #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinanceFoundation"

💡 The Value of Precision in Financial Strategy 💡 In the world of finance, precision isn’t just a skill—it’s the foundation of success. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of solving complex financial puzzles for clients across various industries. From designing strategies that optimize cash flow to identifying overlooked opportunities for growth, every project has taught me one critical lesson: details drive decisions. One memorable experience was when I led the financial restructuring for a client facing cash flow challenges. By conducting an in-depth analysis, we uncovered inefficiencies in their revenue streams and introduced actionable changes. The result? A 25% improvement in their liquidity within six months—empowering them to reinvest in their business and expand operations. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about creating clarity in the midst of complexity and enabling confident decisions. As someone passionate about financial leadership, I find joy in translating data into meaningful strategies that make a real difference. . > #FinanceLeadership #ProblemSolving #GrowthStrategies #CharteredAccountant #FinancialInsights #ProfessionalJourney #LeadershipInFinance #accountingservices #auditservices #cfo #acca #ca #taxprep #cpa #usatax

Got my Financial Management Certification Level 3 complete.

I just wrapped up Chapter 19 from #CIMA BA3 - The Interpretation of Financial Statements, and it's easily been my favourite chapter so far. While understanding the mechanics of recording transactions is crucial—something I needed to improve on, hence pursuing this qualification—it's the analysis of the numbers that truly fascinates me. My journey has been a bit unconventional; I'm a business leader first and an accounting professional second. This means my primary focus is on interpreting the numbers: what do they mean, what story do they tell, and how can we leverage them to support our strategic objectives? Delving into various accounting ratios was, dare I say, fun! Now, the challenge is to remember them all for the exam—not as fun! 😄