Activity Based Costing in Microfinance 2009

Date: May 29th 2009
Venue: Institute for Financial Management and Research
           24 Kothari Road, Nungambakkam
           Chennai
Lecturer: Dr. Bala Subramanian , IFMR & Texas A&M University

Overview: The Centre for Micro Finance (CMF) at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai, India invites applications for a workshop on “Activity Based Costing and Management for MFIs.” The workshop will be held at the IFMR campus, Chennai, and is scheduled for Friday, May 29th  2009.
 
The Workshop:
Though the Indian microfinance sector has succeeded with commendable growth rates, there is a recognized need to update systems and policies at institutional levels to manage business affairs in sustainable manner. The Workshop on ‘Activity Based Costing and Management’ is an initiative in this regard and aims to address skill requirements for the costing and management of MFIs. The workshop is targeted at senior management and finance personnel of MFIs. Broadly the workshop will include:

1. Introducing the concept of Activity Based Costing (ABC)
2. Contextualizing the ABC tool to MF operations
3. Case study and simulated group exercises

The course will be directed by Professor G. Balasubramanian, Programme Director, IFMR

Venue
Parvathi Hall,
Institute for Financial Management and Research
24 Kothari Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034

Registration Fees
Centre charges a nominal registration fees of Rs. 1500/- (rupees fifteen hundred only) per participant that includes tuition fee, course material and food. Participants will bear their own travel and accommodation cost. CMF can arrange a concessionary rate at a local Hotel.  

How to apply
Send the following details to amulyakrishna.champatiray@ifmr.ac.in
1. Registration form
2. Fees to be paid as Demand Draft or Cheque drawn in the name of – INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH (payable at Chennai for DDs).

We look forward to your application,
Centre for Micro Finance

Click here for registration form.