Course Details

Nowadays, accountants are far more than just bean counters; they are vital decision-makers and strategic partners within organisations, playing a crucial role in guiding businesses and professionals towards success. 


Devya Athwal from Athwal Resourcing explores how effective decision-making can significantly shape financial outcomes and organisational success. Accountants face complex choices daily, requiring a balance between emotional intuition and logical analysis. This course is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques to make short-, medium-, and long-term decisions and navigate these challenges. 


Understanding the importance of technological changes can aid decision-making in today's dynamic environment, empowering you to lead confidently and precisely. This, in turn, will enhance the value of your work for internal stakeholders, your business, and your clients, helping them make better decisions.

 

In this course Devya Athwal covers the following topics;


Understanding the Decision-Making Process

  • Identify, analyse, decide, and implement.
  • Decision-making models.

The Role of Accountants in Decision-Making

  • Financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Investment decisions, cost management, and pricing strategy.

Balancing Emotion and Logic in Decision-Making

  • Strategies for achieving balance 
  • Conscious Leadership

Techniques and Tools for Short, Medium, and Long-Term Decision-Making

  • Budgeting, forecasting tools, scenario analysis, decision trees, and strategic planning frameworks.

Technological advances and impact on Decision-Making

  • Awareness of the advances and embracing technological changes 
  • Navigating complexity

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Athwal Resourcing & Coaching

Devya Athwal

Devya Athwal ACMA, CGMA, is the visionary Founding Director of Athwal Resourcing, with a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in recruitment. Over the past 12 years, she has focused on providing specialised Talent Management Services, covering everything from attracting and recruiting top finance talent to ongoing coaching and training within the workplace.

In addition to her recruitment role, Devya is an NLP Master Coach dedicated to empowering accountants to elevate their careers, secure fulfilling positions, and thrive personally and professionally. Her coaching philosophy revolves around instilling confidence and encouraging excellence, firmly believing in the transformative power of skilled guidance for individuals at all professional levels.

With experience in diverse finance positions within Blue Chip companies and SMEs, Devya brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to her role. Having personally navigated the challenges of various finance roles, she profoundly understands the accountancy industry's intricacies.

Devya's commitment to the finance community is evident through her advocacy for coaching as a catalyst for professional growth. Interacting with thousands of professionals, primarily accountants, over the years, she provides career advice and supports individuals in realising their career and life aspirations. Devya stands as a beacon for those navigating the complexities of finance careers, passionate about unlocking potential and contributing to the continuous development of the finance and recruitment landscape. Her multifaceted background, unwavering commitment to excellence, and dedication to empowering individuals make her an indispensable figure in the ever-evolving realm of finance and professional development.