2026 Masterclass: The Apex Innovations Engagement | TillSkill
INDEPENDENCE DISCLAIMER: This program is based on the 2025 IMA Framework but is NOT affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

2026 Competency Masterclass:
The Apex Innovations Engagement

Step into the role of Deputy Controller. Over 13 weeks, you will navigate messy data, office politics, and ethical dilemmas to modernize a legacy manufacturing firm. This is not book learning; this is applied, hyper-realistic corporate finance.

Global Live Schedule

Weekly live and interactive sessions begin Thursday, 16 July 2026.

  • AEST (Sydney/Melbourne): 19:30
  • AWST (Perth): 17:30
  • IST (India): 15:00
  • GST (Dubai/UAE): 13:30

Program Features

  • Certificate of Completion: Receive a Certificate of Completion for every live session attended.
  • Applied Homework: Highly recommended post-session sandbox exercises to self-track your mastery.
  • LinkedIn Syndicate: Exclusive access to our dedicated LinkedIn group to network, discuss strategies, and engage with instructor-led prompts.

The 13-Week Itinerary

Week 1 | 16 July 2026

Introduction to the 2025 Framework

Case: The Wake-Up Call

Apex loses a massive contract—not on price, but due to poor "Data Maturity" and "ESG transparency." Audit your finance team's skill gaps against the new 10-domain framework.

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Week 2 | 23 July 2026

Strategy, Planning, and Performance

Case: The Pivot

The CEO mandates a hard pivot to EVs. The traditionalist CFO wants an incremental budget. You must build a dynamic, Zero-Based Rolling Forecast to fund the transition.

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Week 3 | 30 July 2026

Reporting and Control

Case: The Green Bond

To fund the new factory, Apex must issue a "Green Bond." You must apply COSO controls to non-financial ESG data stored on a messy local spreadsheet to prevent securities fraud.

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Week 4 | 06 August 2026

Business Acumen and Operations

Case: The Bottleneck

The factory is bleeding cash on overtime. Conduct a digital Gemba Walk to find the actual supply chain constraint and calculate the true Cost of Quality.

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Week 5 | 13 August 2026

Leadership

Case: The Mutiny

New technology implementations have the finance staff burnt out and threatening to quit. Step up as a Change Agent, applying Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to salvage the team.

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Week 6 | 20 August 2026

Professional Ethics and Values

Case: The Cookie Jar Reserve

Apex is about to breach a bank covenant. The CFO pressures you to quietly release a $500k warranty reserve. Navigate the ethical fallout and protect your license.

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Week 7 | 27 August 2026

Emerging Technologies in Accounting

Case: The Bot Named 'Bob'

Drowning in manual data entry, you deploy an RPA bot. You must manage "Shadow IT" risks and furious pushback from the union regarding automation.

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Week 8 | 03 September 2026

Data Analytics and Insights

Case: The Crystal Ball

Lithium prices are highly volatile. Act as a "Data Translator," using predictive regression models to convince the board whether to lock in a 3-year supply contract.

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Week 9 | 10 September 2026

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Case: The $10 Million Click

An employee clicks a sophisticated phishing link. Quantify the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) of a ransomware attack to secure an enterprise cybersecurity budget.

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Week 10 | 17 September 2026

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Case: The Service Pivot

Hardware margins are collapsing. Model the financial viability of transforming Apex into a subscription business, analyzing LTV and CAC.

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Week 11 | 24 September 2026

Sustainable Business Practices

Case: The Scope 3 Surprise

Your biggest client demands Apex reach "Net Zero." You discover your tier-2 supplier uses diesel generators. Enforce supply chain governance without destroying margins.

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Week 12 | 01 October 2026

Capstone 1: The Integrated Engine

Case: The IPO Roadshow

Apex is going public. Investors are grilling you on margins and tech stack. Use DuPont Analysis to weave all your technical skills into a cohesive valuation story.

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Week 13 | 08 October 2026

Capstone 2: The Human Element

Case: The Succession

The CEO retires as a hacktivist leaks damaging supplier data. Integrate leadership, ethics, and sustainability to save Apex’s reputation—and secure your promotion to CFO.

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