FATCA Compliance for Financial Professionals Training Course

Audience

This course is designed for all Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML/CTF principles and their prevention, along with an awareness of current and relevant financial crime issues.

Course Format

The training combines the following elements:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case Studies
• Practical Examples

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain methods for preventing AML and CTF violations.
• Understand the key aspects of AML and CTF as they relate to their organization, including national and international efforts to combat these crimes.
• Define how companies and their staff should protect themselves against the risks of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• Detail how a company might become a target for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and explain which "red flags" can help identify, prevent, and report suspicious or actual criminal activity.
• Understand other key "hotspots" within Financial Crime.

Finance / Management

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at manufacturing managers and engineers who wish to strengthen their ability to evaluate investments, build robust business cases, and present compelling narratives for capital projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: calculate and apply core investment appraisal metrics to manufacturing scenarios, build a complete CAPEX investment case including cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis, use templates and Capex Cards to streamline the approval process, and prepare clear executive-level narratives to justify capital expenditure requests.

The Cost Center module addresses the routines and best practices for managing overhead, calculating BOM costs, and determining product-level costing across manufacturing and service operations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level practitioners who wish to configure, operate, and validate cost center routines within enterprise environments.

Upon completing this course, participants will gain the ability to:

• Create, configure, and maintain cost centers aligned with organizational structures.
• Build and validate BOM costing using standard, activity-based, and overhead allocation methods.
• Integrate machine hours, operator hours, and labor metrics into cost center calculations.
• Apply absorption costing principles to ensure accurate product and period-end valuations.

Format of the Course

• Guided instruction with case-based demonstrations.
• Hands-on costing exercises and spreadsheet-based modeling.
• Application-focused labs simulating real costing and reconciliation workflows.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored content, industry-specific costing models, or ERP platform alignment, please contact us.

This course delivers a thorough examination of due diligence frameworks tailored for financial institutions, blending regulatory, financial, operational, and ethical compliance aspects. It connects Common Reporting Standard (CRS) mandates with extensive due diligence components covering management, governance, technology, and business operations.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate-level professionals in compliance, risk, and operations who aim to establish a comprehensive due diligence program aligned with international best practices and jurisdictional standards.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp and apply due diligence principles across institutional, financial, legal, and operational areas.
• Execute CRS and FATCA-compliant due diligence for verifying and reporting tax residency.
• Incorporate governance, ESG, and business integrity measures into compliance systems.
• Construct risk-based due diligence frameworks encompassing management, marketing, and IT functions.
• Equip internal teams for audits, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and group exercises.
• Practical application using mock due diligence documentation and workflows.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is designed for finance and legal professionals aiming to master the principles and practices of non-litigation and litigation recovery, thereby equipping them to effectively manage and resolve debt collection challenges.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Assess the benefits and drawbacks of non-litigation and litigation recovery.
• Implement key methods and techniques for both recovery types.
• Measure the effectiveness and efficiency of non-litigation and litigation recovery processes.
• Navigate the legal and ethical considerations associated with debt collection.
• Integrate non-litigation and litigation strategies into a unified, coherent framework.

CRS is the OECD standard for the automatic exchange of financial account information between jurisdictions, designed to combat cross-border tax evasion by obliging financial institutions to identify and report accounts held by foreign tax residents

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level compliance and operational professionals who wish to implement robust CRS-focused policies, perform accurate tax-residency due diligence, and align internal processes with FATCA-like reporting requirements.

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

• Explain the CRS reporting framework, key definitions, and jurisdictional obligations under the OECD standard.
• Apply the CRS due diligence procedures (including indicia searches and self-certification handling) to identify reportable accounts accurately.
• Map and align internal KYC/AML workflows to meet CRS requirements and related FATCA-like obligations.
• Design controls, data workflows, and reporting processes to produce compliant CRS submissions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical exercises and template-based labs (self-certification review, indicia assessment).
• Hands-on implementation examples for operationalizing CRS in onboarding and reporting systems.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version of this course (jurisdiction-specific rules, systems integration, or deeper FATCA comparison), please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets managers seeking to identify and reduce the risk of fraud facing eCommerce merchants.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend how eCommerce fraud occurs.
• Analyze vulnerabilities within their organization’s eCommerce platform and processes.
• Evaluate the company’s readiness to adopt new anti-fraud measures.
• Communicate and integrate appropriate anti-fraud policies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request a customized version of this course, please contact us to arrange it.

This Excel training for financial analysis covers the advanced spreadsheet techniques that finance professionals need — from lookup functions, search formulas, and Pivot Charts through conditional formatting, external data workflows, and Securities analysis. Dives into practical approaches to evaluating time value of money concepts, identifying market trends, building financial forecasting models, and leveraging Excel's complete analytical toolkit for complex financial computations and reporting.

This introductory course offers participants a premier, comprehensive understanding of the core financial markets, including their objectives, operations, key activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed as a blend of refresher, educational, and challenging material, the course aims to maximize value for all attendees. Active feedback and discussion are encouraged throughout the sessions, which prioritize interactive engagement over passive, fact-based learning.

The primary goal is to ensure that, upon completion, all delegates are significantly better prepared to address client needs and contexts, gaining a deeper understanding of the services and markets in which they operate.

This live, instructor-led training in Norway (online or onsite) is intended for cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts who seek to record, manage, monitor, and process an organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to utilize FinOps practices to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This live, instructor-led training Norway (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level finance professionals eager to gain comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, encompassing cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

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

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) targets advanced-level professionals in cloud financial management who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Comprehend intricate FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills for applying FinOps strategies in real-world situations.
• Prepare effectively to successfully pass the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) is designed for accountants and bookkeepers who wish to utilize Xero for bookkeeping purposes.

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

• Gain real-time visibility into cash flow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for sharing among team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to have a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles that are essential for effective decision-making in business.

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

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.