Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) course is designed by the Institute of Human Resource and Business Development (HUREDIN) to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and skills in financial management regarding business, investment, and financial activities, with the goal of maximizing business profits.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Equip participants with advanced expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and assessing both internal and external factors affecting corporate financial health.
Master the application of financial tools to drive corporate value maximization.
Realize the career aspiration of becoming a professional Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Current Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) looking to consolidate, update, and enhance their professional knowledge.
Chief Accountants, General Accountants, Accounting Specialists, Finance Specialists, and Investment Analysts aspiring to become Chief Financial Officers in the near future.

COURSE MODULES

No.	MODULES	DURATION (Sessions)
1	The Portrait of a CFO 1. Current business characteristics 2. The role of Corporate Finance 3. Corporate Finance and the business environment 4. The CFO profile 5. CFOs in Vietnam	1
2	Time Value of Money (TVM) & Securities Valuation 1. Time Value of Money 2. Securities valuation overview 3. Common stock valuation 4. Preferred stock valuation 5. Bond valuation	3
3	Capital Budgeting 1. Overview of Capital Budgeting 2. The Capital Budgeting process 3. Practical exercises	6
4	Asset Management & Additional Investment Decisions 1. Short-term asset management (Working Capital) 2. Long-term asset management 3. Marginal Cost of Capital and additional financing decisions	4
5	Leverage Analysis & Practical Capital Structure Decisions 1. Impact of Leverage on Risk and Return 1.1. Business Risk and Operating Leverage Analysis 1.2. Financial Risk and Financial Leverage Analysis 1.3. Total Risk and Total Leverage Analysis 2. Practical Capital Structure Decisions 2.1. Financing Decisions – Basic components of Capital Structure 2.2. Fundamental distinguishing characteristics between Debt and Equity 2.3. Optimal Capital Structure Decisions for the Enterprise 2.3.1. Objectives of establishing an optimal capital structure 2.3.2. Factors affecting the optimal capital structure 2.3.3. Process of planning the optimal capital structure for the enterprise	4
6	Business Law & Operations 1. Vietnamese legal system & International treaties 2. Financial regulations in Corporate Law 3. Contract Law	2
7	Accounting Standards & Financial Statements 1. International (IAS/IFRS) vs. Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) 2. Preparation of Financial Statements & Consolidated Financial Statements	3
8	Financial Statement Analysis 1. Overview of Financial Statements 2. Common analysis methods 3. Analysis via Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Financial Ratios	3
9	Financial Strategy & Financial Strategic Planning 1. Defining Financial Strategy 2. Financial forecasting and strategic planning	2
10	Financial Risk Management 1. Risk management using Derivatives 2. Options and Valuation Models 3. Other derivative instruments 4. Fundamentals of Risk Management	4
11	Financial Markets 1. Overview of Financial Markets 2. Stock Market: Classification, Issuance (IPO, Private Placement…), Secondary market trading mechanisms	2
12	Tax & Corporate Tax Management 1. Corporate taxes 2. Tax planning 3. Tax laws vs. Accounting regulations	3
13	Guidance on Financial Inspection & Control 1. Introduction to financial inspection and control. 2. Methods of financial inspection and control. 3. Inspection and control of the voucher system and accounting books before finalization. 4. Guidance on adjusting errors in accounting books and financial statements. 5. Methods for identifying differences between tax and accounting. 6. The art of handling tax-accounting differences. 7. Tax laws and skills for explaining to tax authorities in accordance with tax regulations.	4
TOTAL SESSIONS		41

COURSE SCHEDULE & VENUE

Class Information

Start date: December 18th, 2025
Class schedule: Evenings on Tue – Thu – Sat
Time: 18:00 to 20:30 (GMT+7)
Venue: UEH – Campus B, 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Dien Hong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Tuition Fee

Full course fee: 16,000,000 VND per learner

(Fee includes training materials, final examination, and certificate issuance).

Disclaimer: Program details, duration, and fees are subject to change from March 2026.

CERTIFICATION

Graduation Certificate: Upon completion of the course, qualified students will be awarded a Graduation Certificate issued by the Institute of Human Resources and Business Development (under the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City – UEH), which is valid nationwide.

DISCOUNT

Early Bird Discount: A 5% discount is applicable to participants who settle their tuition fees at least 3 working days prior to the commencement date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
Group Enrollment (3-5 members): A 5% discount for groups of 3 to 5 participants (Joint payment is required).
Group Enrollment (6+ members): A 10% discount for groups of 6 or more participants (Joint payment is required).
External Student Discount: A 5% discount for current students from other universities (including second-degree and transfer programs).
UEH Student Privilege: A 10% discount for current UEH students (including second-degree and transfer programs).
HUREDIN Alumni Incentive: A 5% discount for former students who have previously completed courses at HUREDIN.

Note: Total discounts are capped at a maximum of 20% of the tuition fee.

ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION

UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS HO CHI MINH CITY (UEH)

Campus B: 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Dien Hong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Institute of Human Resources and Business Development (HUREDIN) – Room B2.005, Building B2, Ground Floor. (Next to the Faculty Parking Gate – Opposite No. 43 Dao Duy Tu Street)

ADVISORY & CONTACT INFORMATION

ZALO:

- Ms. Trang Anh: 0907 275 504 – Ms. Thao: 0907 126 214
- Ms. Ngan: 0933 370 466 – Ms. Diem: 0906 017 799
- Ms. Linh: 0822 118 641 – Ms. Trinh: 0898 338 999
Corporate training consultancy: 0708 769 922 (Mr. Truong Giang)
Email: hr@ueh.edu.vn
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/huredin.ueh.edu.vn

OFFICE HOURS:

Available from Monday to Friday:

Morning Session: 08:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM

UPCOMING COURSE INFORMATION

Start date: 10/03/2026

Schedule: Tue/Thu/Sat Evenings

Time: 18h00′ – 20h30′

Duration: 41 sessions

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