Energy and Finance virtual classroom Training

Learning Goals

• Understand the principles of financial analysis from the perspective of the investor and the relevant financial performance indicators and from the perspective of the regulator and the regulatory determinants like the regulatory asset base and cost of capital.
• Understand the fundamentals of financial accounting and obtain substantial knowledge on financial and investment analysis.
• Become familiar with the technical details used n the asset valuation, cost of capital and financial modelling.

The conceptual part of the training will be supported by comprehensive practical exercises throughout the course.

Target Audience

• Everyone involved in regulated electricity industry
• Employees of regulated companies,
• Representatives of industry associations,
• Staff of regulatory authorities,
• Officials from policy making institutions
• Staff with no prior regulatory or tariff setting experience

Prerequisites

• None

Learning Method

• Insightful presentations
• Review of real world case studies
• Practical execrises

Course Content

This training course covers six focus areas which touch upon topics related to these aspects. The modules build up on each other and guide participants step-by-step through the content:

• Financial accounting
• Financial analysis
• Financial modelling
• Asset valuation
• Investment analysis
• Cost of Capital

Each module is accompanied by examples and practical exercises.

Agenda

Energy and Finance Course

 Day 1:

4 hours (including break): 9am – 13:00 CET

• Financial and Regulatory Accounting Fundamentals
• Financial Modelling and Financial Analysis: Role of key performance indicators (KPIs)

Day 2:

4 hours (including break): 9am – 13:00 CET

• Cost of Capital
• Excel Exercise

Day 3:

4 hours (including break): 9am – 13:00 CET

• Investment Appraisals:
  • Methods, approaches and interpretations of results (Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Payback Period, CB Ratio)
• Excel exercise presenting the different investment appraisal techniques

Price per person

1.700 € per person (before 01.01.2025) for 17.02.2025 Training 1.950€ per person (after 01.01.2025)

1.700 € per person (before 01.04.2025) for 05.05.2025 Training 1.950€ per person (after 01.04.2025)

Location
Virtual classroom Training