The Strategic Treasurer

Self-Learning Course Info

Type:

Self-Learning

Fees:

£ 550

Course Details

  • Introduction

  • Objective

  • Who should attend

This comprehensive programme equips finance and treasury professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in today's rapidly evolving treasury environment. Combining modern treasury practices with the technical requirements of IFRS 9, it explores cash and liquidity management, financial risk, hedge accounting, expected credit losses, compliance, and the growing role of AI and ESG in treasury.

By combining strategic insight with practical application, the programme enables participants to strengthen financial decision-making, improve governance, and build a future-ready treasury function that supports organisational performance and long-term value.

Self-learning Course Outline

Self-learning Course Content

Module 1: The Modern Treasury Ecosystem

  1. Understand the strategic role and evolving mandate of the modern treasury function.
  2. Navigate and evaluate digital treasury management platforms and technologies.
  3. Improve cash visibility across the organisation and strengthen cash forecasting processes.
  4. Build and manage effective banking relationships that support strategic treasury objectives.


Module 2 : IFRS 9 Foundations & Classification

  1. Understand the three-pillar structure of IFRS 9. 
  2. Apply the Business Model Test to classify financial assets under Hold to Collect, Hold to Collect and Sell, and Trading models.
  3. Assess financial instruments using the SPPI Test.
  4. Produce clear, consistent, and audit-ready documentation to support classification decisions.


Module 3: Cash Management & Liquidity Risk in the Modern Treasury Ecosystem

  1. Apply effective liquidity management techniques, including cash pooling and in-house banking.
  2. Optimise working capital to improve organisational cash flow.
  3. Assess and manage liquidity risks across global operations.
  4. Implement best-practice cash forecasting methods to support financial planning and decision-making.


Module 4 : FRS 9 Impairment: The Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Model

  1. Apply the three-stage Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model.
  2. Incorporate forward-looking macroeconomic information into impairment assessments.
  3. Implement Significant Increase in Credit Risk (SICR) frameworks effectively.
  4. Strengthen governance and control processes for credit loss provisioning


Module 5: Financial Risk & Hedge Accounting in the Modern Treasury Ecosystem

  1. interest rate, and commodity risk exposures.
  2. Design and document compliant IFRS 9 hedge accounting relationships.
  3. Perform hedge effectiveness testing using appropriate methodologies. Align treasury risk management strategies with financial reporting outcomes.


Module 6: Compliance, Technology & the Future Treasury Roadmap

  1. Ensure compliance with IFRS 7 disclosure requirements. Integrate artificial intelligence and digital technologies into treasury processes.
  2. Align treasury activities with ESG and sustainable funding strategies.
  3. Design a future-ready treasury operating model that supports long-term organisational objectives.



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