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How to select the right Debt Mutual Fund

Topics	Detailing
Building blocks of Debt	- Why should you invest in debt - Different options in debt investing and a detailed analysis RBI Bonds Sukanya Samrudhi Scheme Senior Citizen Scheme PPF KVP NSC Time Deposit MIS FD Corporate Deposits - Taxation - Why Debt Mutual Fund over other options - Scheme categorization 16 Schemes Uniqueness
Types of paper MFs invest in & how does it practically work	- Treasury Bills - Commercial Papers - Certificate of Deposit - CBLO / TREP's (Franklins Case Study) - PTCs (DHFL, IL&FS & Zee Case study) - Perpetual Bonds (AT1)(Yes Bank Case) - Floating Rate Bonds - Debentures / NCDs - GSec's - SDLs - Overnight Indexed Swaps (OIS)
Risk & Return	- Risks in Debt Interest Rate Credit Risk Side Pocketing Credit Rating Matrix Haircut Matrix Which schemes should you not recommend based on the risks
Quantitative Analysis	- YTM - Average Maturity - Modified Duration
How to pick the right Debt Fund	- Using a 4 step process to pick the right debt fund Macro data - 2 basic macro rules will help you narrow down on deciding between currently investing in Accrual or Duration funds Client level fund selection - After having decided between Accrual/Duration, this will helps you select the appropriate category to invest in keeping in mind the clients requirement Portfolio Analysis - This is the most important step where we deep dive into the portfolio to see if the investment is secured or guaranteed, the credit rating history and outlook of the paper, liquidity profile of the company and breaking down PTC’s, Zero Coupon Bonds, Perpetual & Unlisted papers in the portfolio to select the best possible portfolio AMC level fund selection - This step will help you select the exact final fund to invest in
Other	- Yield Curve & Types of yield curves - Rolling down curve or ridding the yield curve - Yield curve based Investing - Live Market data watch

Topics	Detailing
Asset Allocation	- What is asset Allocation - Why do we need asset allocation - How does it generate risk adjusted returns
Goal Based Planning	- Time Value of Money Present Value Future Value Rate Nper Payment Types - Goal Based Planning Case Study Child Education Planning Child Marriage Planning Retirement Planning
Types of Equity Funds	- Scheme Categorization - Uniqueness
Macro Economics	- Understanding how the macro factors affect equity Inflation Interest Rates Rupee Dollar Gold etc.
Risks & its practical interpretation	- Standard Deviation - Beta
Return & its practical interpretation	- CAGR - IRR - XIRR - Point to Point v/s Rolling Returns
Risk Adjusted Returns & its practical interpretations	- Sharpe Ratio v/s Treynor Ratio - When to use which ratio? - Alpha - Is not, Benchmark (minus) Scheme return. - Sharpe v/s Sortino - Which is a better ratio? - Sortino v/s Information - Which one to be used for aggressive and which one for moderately aggressive clients?
Other Ratios	- R-Squared - Up-Capture - Down-Capture
How to select the right Equity MF	- Studying the past data points around rolling returns, risk adjusted returns and market performance during up and down trending markets - Getting your sector allocation correct - Forward looking - Understanding Growth v/s Value - Investing based on market P/E & P/B levels - Understand valuation ratios like EV / EBITDA, Dividend Yield, Price / Sales, P/E & P/B and how to use which ratio to analyse which sector and stock under & over valuation - Deep dive in the portfolio to understand portfolio suitability to markets & economics

Topics	Detailing
Reading the Debt Funds Factsheet	- Debt Investment Products - Rating & Maturity of investments - Risk & Return measures
Understanding Debt Investment Instruments	- Money Market Instruments (MMI) Treasury Billse Commercial Papers Corporate Deposits CBLO - Other instruments GOI Bonds SDLs NCDs
Risk & Return measures in Debt Funds	- Yield to Maturity (YTM) - Modified Duration - Credit Ratings
How to select the right debt fund category and do competitive analyses	- A step by step guide on when to select liquid fund, short term fund or long term fund - A guide on how to do comparative analysis between various Insurance companies
Return measures in Equity Funds	- Holding period return (HPR) - CAGR - IRR - XIRR - Rolling Returns
Risk measures in Equity Funds	- Standard Deviation - Beta
Risk Adjusted Returns	- Sharpe Rati - Sortino Ratio - Treynor Ratio - Jensens Alpha - Beta - Beta
How to select the right Equity fund (competitive analyses)	- A guide on how to do comparative analysis between various Insurance companies
Switching	- A strategy on when to switch from Equity to Debt and vice versa to maximize returns and minimize risk

About Program

International Financial Reporting Standards, commonly called IFRS, are accounting standards issued by the IFRS Foundation and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). They constitute a standardised way of describing the companyb s financial performance and position so that company financial statements are understandable and comparable across international boundaries. They are particularly relevant for companies with shares or securities listed on a public stock exchange.

Over 113 countries including Australia, Canada, India, U.A.E, UK etc require or permit the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for publicly-traded companies. Many other countries around the world are moving towards applying IFRS.

Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) is for finance professionals who need to acquire a more detailed understanding of IFRS. DipIFR is a fast and efficient solution that will develop your current knowledge in this field. As well as how to apply the standards, you will learn the concepts and principles which underpin them.

For Whom / Eligibility -

CA, CS, CMA, MBA and other semi/freshly qualified finance and Accounting professionals
Professionals currently in Finance and Accounting profiles looking to upgrade their knowledge
Professionals that aspire for Global Accounting roles
Professionals who are stuck in their careers and want an edge on their Resume
Graduates with 3yrs of work experience in Finance & Accounting

Why Choose FPA?

16+hrs of classroom training
30+ hrs of recorded lectures (Unlimited Access)
Comprehensive study material which is ACCA approved content
Course delivered by ACCA members with vast Industry experience.
Unlimited doubt solving session
Assistance with the enrollment process along with discounts
Approved Gold Partners and Approved CBE Centre for ACCA
Dual Certification post successful completion of exams from FPA and ACCA

Learning outcome -

DipIFRS by ACCA is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards. You will also learn how to apply them, as well as the concepts and principles which underpin them. On completion of the Diploma you should be able to:

Get Internationally recognised ACCA DipIFRS Certificate*
Certificate of successful completing of Dip IFR training**
Understand, explain and apply the IASB's Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting
Apply relevant financial reporting standards to key elements of financial reports
Identify and apply disclosure requirements for companies in financial reports and notes
Prepare group financial statements (excluding group cash-flow statements) including subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements.

*on successful completion of the examination conducted by the ACCA independently

**on successful completion of online assessment by FPA

Examination

DipIFRS examination is held twice a year ie. in December & June at ACCA exam centres using online session*.

Duration -

3hrs15min

Mode -

CBE

*For updated exam centres, please visit accaglobal.com

Fees

ACCA Body
Initial Registration	GBP89**
Examination Fee	GBP117**
FPA
Coaching Fees	INR 18000*

*Plus GST

**Subject to change time to time

Certificate Program In Banking

Content Language -

English

Duration -

1 Week

Study Mode -

Online

Ideal for -

All students who wish to learn more about Banking and aspire to make a promising career in the Banking sector.

Cost -

Rs. 1,999 (including exam fees of BFSI Sector Skill Council).

Certification -

Certificate issued by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (an initiative of National Skill Development Corporation)

Topics –

Evolution of Banking
Banking Structure in India
Products offered through Retail Banking Channel
Other Services offered by Banks
HR policies at private sector Banks (hiring, increments, career progression, etc.)
KYC – Meaning & Guidelines
Revision

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Financial Markets (Available only in association with colleges)

Financial Markets

Objective

To give participants a broad understanding around the existence of the financial markets and the instruments traded and various analytical tools used to trade/invest in financial markets.

Course Content

Part A –

Need & options for fund raising
Introduction to Indian financial market
Primary market
Secondary market
Macro Economics
Financial Statement Analysis
Money & Debt Market
Trading Terminals
Mock Trading
Data mining & interpretations

Part B –

Derivatives
- Basics of Derivatives
- Types of Derivatives
- How it trades
- Trading Strategies

Technical Analysis
- Basics of Technicals
- Types of charts
- Support & resistance
- Trendlines
- Moving averages
- Oscillators

Fundamental Analysis
- How to read a Balance Sheet
- Ratio Analysis
- Macro Analysis
- Company Analysis
- Sector Analysis

Part C –

Concept and Role of Mutual Funds
Fund Structure and Constituents
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Offer Document
Accounting, Valuation and Taxation

Investor Services
Risk, Return and Performance of Funds
Scheme Selection
Helping Investors with Financial Planning
Recommending Model Portfolios and Financial Plans

Post the training you can appear for the following certification exams:

NCFM – Financial Markets (Beginners)
NCFM – Financial Markets (Advanced)
NCFM – Fundamental Analysis
NCFM – Technical Analysis
NCFM – Derivatives (Advanced)
NISM VA – Mutual Funds Distributor

IFRS and Reading Financial statments (Available only in association with colleges)

IFRS and Reading Financial statments

Objective –

Comprehensive workshop to give finance and accounting students and professional’s an insight on the various IFRS (standards) and what are some of the key differences between IFRS and Indian Accounting Standards. Along with that give a brief understanding of what are the various important aspects of financials that are usually checked by the investors before making any investment decision.

Course Content –

IFRS – Background and Overview
IAS and IFRS – Brief on each of the standards (key aspects like Fair Value, Leases, Revenue Recognition etc.)
Ind AS – Overview of the new standards
Key Differences between Ind AS and IFRS (Carve outs from the IFRS)
Benefits and challenges of implementing IFRS
What do the investors usually look for before investing in company (objectives of financial statement analysis)
What are the various financial ratios that help in making this decision
Case study of a listed company for a comparative market analysis
Using trend analysis to understand the current health and performance of the company and future prospects

Commercial Banking (Available only in association with colleges)

Commercial Banking

Objective –

This module aims at familiarizing and providing students with the fundamentals of banking, basic insights into the policies and practices followed in the Indian banking system and detailed knowledge of products and services offered under Retail Banking. The training is delivered keeping in mind both the theoretical as well as practical aspects which eventually results in students being well prepared for various career opportunities with the Indian banks.

Course Content –

Introduction & Evolution of Banking
Banking structure in India
Retail Banking – Products
Retail Banking – Services
Basic principles of bank lending
Bank investments
Other activities of commercial banking
Relationship between banks and customers

Assignment on ‘Retail Banking– Products & Services’ before completion of the course. This will help an in-depth understanding of the topic.

Post the training you can appear for:

NCFM - Commercial Banking in India certification exam.

Digital Marketing (Available only in association with colleges)

Digital Marketing

Objective –

Through this course applicants will be introduced to diverse digital marketing possibilities. Students will be capable to decide on dissimilar types of digital marketing campaigns and manage those accordingly in both customer and business markets. Diverse kinds of processes of digital marketing are introduced. Course generates simple understanding of internet and mobile marketing. Time is also devoted to relevant issues in the web such as social media, communities, virtual worlds, blogs and viral marketing.

Course Content –

Introduction to Digital Marketing Training
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Marketing
Pay per Click Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Digital Display Marketing
Mobile Marketing
Website Analytics

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Certificate Program In Banking

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Objective

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IFRS and Reading Financial statments (Available only in association with colleges)

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