The Financial Statement Analysis & Budgetary Control (FABC) program is a comprehensive training designed to build strong foundations in financial statement analysis and budgetary control techniques. In today’s competitive business environment, understanding financial health and planning resources effectively are critical to organizational success. This course enables participants to interpret and analyze financial data from balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and equity reports and then translate this knowledge into actionable strategies through budgeting and control systems. With a unique blend of theory, practical exercises and case studies from real business contexts, the program not only improves technical knowledge but also develops the ability to make informed financial decisions. By the end of this course, learners will be confident in analyzing financial performance, forecasting future trends and implementing budgetary controls to ensure efficiency and growth.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this program are to:

• Provide a solid understanding of financial statements and their components, enabling participants to evaluate the financial position and performance of organizations.
• Develop practical skills in budgeting and budgetary control, including planning approaches, types of budgets and the importance of budgets for organizational success.
• Introduce participants to financial statement analysis techniques such as ratio analysis, horizontal analysis and vertical analysis.
• Enable learners to use Microsoft Excel as a tool for detailed financial analysis, preparation of master budgets and data-driven decision-making.
• Enhance participants’ ability to link financial analysis with strategic planning and resource management, strengthening their capacity as financial professionals or business leaders.

Course Overview & Structure

This comprehensive 20-hour program is designed to build practical financial literacy for entry-level and mid-level professionals. The course is organized into two core modules: Financial Statement Analysis (Sessions 1–6) and Budgetary Control (Sessions 7–10). Each session combines conceptual learning with applied exercises, case studies, and PPT-based visual instruction.

Course Modules at a Glance

 Module 1 -  Financial Statement Analysis — Sessions 1 to 6 (12 Hours)

 Module 2-  Budgetary Control — Sessions 7 to 10 (8 Hours)

Sessions and Topics: 

Session 1 (2 hrs) -  Introduction to Financial Statements — Purpose, Types & Users

Session 2 (2 hrs) - Balance Sheet Deep Dive — Assets, Liabilities & Equity Analysis

Session 3 (2 hrs) - Income Statement & Cash Flow Statement Analysis

Session 4 (2 hrs) - Financial Ratio Analysis & Interpretation

Session 5 (2 hrs) - Horizontal & Vertical Analysis of Financial Statements

Session 6 (2 hrs) - Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Techniques

Session 7 (2 hrs) - Introduction to Budgeting — Concepts, Types & Process

Session 8 (2 hrs) - Functional & Master Budget Preparation

Session 9 (2 hrs) - Variance Analysis — Identifying & Interpreting Differences

Session 10 (2 hrs) - Advanced Budgetary Control & Integrated Case Study

Learning Outcomes

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

        1.    Read, interpret, and critically evaluate the three core financial statements.

    2.    Apply horizontal and vertical analysis to identify trends and structural composition.

    3.    Perform advanced analysis including DuPont, common-size, trend, and segment analysis.

        4.    Apply financial ratio analysis to assess business performance and health.

        5.    Understand the purpose and process of organizational budgeting.

        6.    Prepare functional and master budgets for a business unit.

        7.    Conduct variance analysis and communicate findings to management.

        8.    Link financial reporting insights to budgetary decision-making.

Program Details

Starting Date: 18 May, 2026

Class Days: Monday and Wednesday (8:30 PM - 10:30 PM)

Duration: 10 Sessions (20 Hours)

Mode: Online (Zoom)

Investment: BDT 3,000/- 

Who Should Attend:

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals and learners, including:

• Finance and Accounting Professionals who wish to strengthen their analytical and budgeting capabilities.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners who need practical knowledge to evaluate their company’s financial performance and manage resources effectively.
• Decision-Makers and Managers responsible for planning, resource allocation and performance monitoring.

Resource Person: 

A Z M Manjur Hossain

A seasoned finance professional with 11+ years of experience across banking and consumer industries. Currently, He leads Wholesale Business Finance at BRAC Bank, where he works closely with business leaders to shape financial strategies, optimize resources and drive sustainable growth.

               Education & Credentials

                •             MBA & BBA – University of Dhaka

                •             CMA Finalist (ICMA)

                •             Specialized training in Financial Planning, Budgeting & control

                Expertise

                •             Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

                •             Budgeting & Forecasting

                •             Strategic Financial Management

                •             Finance Business Partnering

                •             Business Analysis & Consumer Market Forecasting

                •             Cost Optimization & Efficiency

                •             Wholesale Banking Finance