Learn Financial Analysis Skills -- Earn Confidence

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If you've ever wanted to feel more confident in working with important financial information at your mill, understanding the costs of running operations, or perhaps in putting the financial structure behind an idea, this course is for you.

The Financial and Strategic Analysis Workshop for Pulp & Paper and Related Industries is taught by instructors with decades of leadership in the business operations of the pulp and paper industry.

North Carolina State University and TAPPI have partnered to offer this exceptional course scheduled for October 3-5, 2012, in Raleigh, N.C., USA.

You'll learn both basic and sophisticated tools to help you analyze and manage important financial information with more confidence.

Understand the critical role of reinvesting in pulp and paper mill assets to ensure long-term survival and prosperity

• Study basics of capital budgeting, cost of capital (cost of debt and cost of equity), and financial indicators to allow you to use these tools to build financial analyses and sell your ideas, products, and services
• Appreciate the importance of cost structure and how you can increase your competitive advantage by managing your costs
• Explain in financial terms the impact of your operation, research, new technique, or new product
• Build an entire financial analysis from the ground up
• Learn the basics for strategic planning and decision making.