Bedrijfsbrochure IFP Acquisitie

Brazil

IFP April 2013

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Financial Study Association Groningen

Main Partners Risk

International Financial Program

2Risk International Financial Program 2013

About financial study association Risk

Risk is the study association for Accountancy, Controlling, Finance and the financial interested

student at the University of Groningen. Risk has set itself the goal to close the gap between

theory and practice in the areas of Finance, Accountancy & Controlling, Organizational &

Management Control and International Financial Management. Risk organizes activities for

students at the Faculty of Economics and Business and is affiliated to the Economics and

Business Faculty Association (EBF).

Study Association Risk was founded some 23 years ago. Since 1989, the association has

grown to become one of the most professional study associations of The Netherlands with

more than most 1000 members. There are around 70 active members, who organize a range

of different activities such as the Banking Tour, Risk Conference, Multinational Cycle and the

International Financial Program. This gives students the opportunity to develop themselves

alongside their study.

International Financial Program

The International Financial Program (IFP) is an initiative of financial study association Risk.

The IFP is a research trip for financially interested students whom would like to broaden their

horizon. It is a multidimensional project in which students will enhance themselves profes-

sionally by conducting research for (Dutch) companies. The program has been established in

2006 and has proven to be a great experience for students and a great success for companies.

Previous destinations of the IFP include Argentina, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama & Costa Rica.

IFP’s destination for 2013 will be Brazil. In April 2013 the 21 selected students will travel to

our destination to start with the research.


Our destination: Brazil

Brazil is South America’s largest country and is expected to be the world’s 5th largest eco-

nomy by the end of 2012. Brazil is the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) recipient in

Latin America, making it a perfect country to do business in. Up until now ports were relatively

unused in Brazil due to several infrastructural problems with which Brazil is still coping. The

government is planning to more than double the participation of water transportation from

14% to 29%. This is an interesting development, especially for the specialists in water tech-

nology: the Dutch.

With trading partners all around the world the export of Brazil is growing every year in which

the roll of the Netherlands is from substantial importance. The Netherlands is after the United

States the biggest investor and 4th largest export partner. With trade missions to Brazil the

Dutch government is even trying to improve the trading relation.

With a very broad economy Brazil is still a very interesting market to invest in. Interesting

sectors for Dutch companies are:

- Food processing -Oil and Gas

- Maritime sector -Infrastructure (seaports, logistics)

- (Intelligent) Transportation -Sustainable energy

- Tourism


IFP Outline

The International Financial Program has a unique setup in which student conduct research

but also participate in the preparation of the trip. Therefore students are recruited in an early

stage and are part of research groups as well as subcommittees. This setup is visualized in

the organizational chart below.

Preparation PhaseFrom this moment on the students are actively involved in the project. During this period the

students are provided with the necessary skills and knowledge that will enable them to suc-

cessfully perform the field research. This will be done during lectures and workshops given

by guest speakers.

Desk Phase In January the research groups will start with their individual research assignment. From this

phase on the students cooperate with professors from the University of Groningen in order to

enhance the quality of the research. For four months the students are now highly intensive en-

gaged in the research and will, in corporation with the companies, setup a research framework

and determine the contents of the research.


Field research PhaseOn the 14th of April we will leave for our destination – Brazil. This phase of three weeks will

be marked by conducting research, which will mainly consist of visiting companies, taking

interviews and gathering information. During two weeks of field research the students will be

supported by the professors that also travel to Brazil.

Reporting PhaseAfter returning from Brazil the research groups will process the information gathered so far

and write a report covering the research question. In July the students will present the final

version of the research to the assigned company.


What we offer

The International Financial Program selects 21 adequate students who have made substan-

tial progress in their studies. They have been selected by strict criteria after which only the

most motivated students remain. These motivated students form the basis of the research

project. Two academic professors will guide the students throughout the entire process to

ensure academic standards and function as cornerstone to assure high quality research. The

program provides the company a unique opportunity to work together with selected students,

have many contact moments with them and obtain a high quality research that broadens the

horizon of the organization. All these beneficial aspects of the research will be obtained only

at cost.

The students participating in the program are students that have affinity in the field of finance

and accounting. Areas for research are numerous and largely depend on the needs and wishes

expressed by the company. In the initial phase participants will come up with suggestions

for research or work out ideas proposed by the company. Examples of subjects examined in

previous years are: microcredit, market research, risk analysis, investment analysis and the

conducting of audits.


Over the years the IFP has conducted research for:

-Deloitte -FOM

-Sara Lee -Rabobank

-KPMG -SOMO

-Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs -Corus

-TNT -SNS

Topics that were covered in our researches:

- The fiscal climate in Panama

- General market and investment research

- The expansion of the Panama Canal & banking climate

- Working conditions in Mexico

Next to our research we can also offer an Inhouse Day at your company. If desired, one of our

external relations managers will be delighted to elaborate the possibilities for research or an

inhouse day. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our external relations managers Emma

Molenaar (+31 (0)6 361 84 032), Tom Ruiter (+31 (0)6 475 89 079) or

Koen Seebus (+31 (0)6 194 43 085)


The International Financial Program Board 2013Participating students

All participants are students of the Faculty of Economics and Business and subjected to strict

selection criteria. Only students that have made substantial progress in their studies are eli-

gible for this program. They primarily are in the final phase of their Bachelor studies, or are

Master students. Preferably, all students follow a financially oriented study.

Anne-Loes van der Maas Bob ten Have Boudewijn van Vloten Dissevelt Christiaan MartinBSc Accountancy & BSc Bedrijfskunde BSc International BSc EconomicsControlling Business

Casper Hoving Eline Brinkhuis Elsbeth Habets Eva Huis in ‘t VeldBSc International BSc Accountancy & BSc Accountancy & BSc BedrijfseconomieBusiness & Management Controlling Controlling

Ilse Ballast Judith Werkhoven Kees Liefkens Nicolien van NesBSc International BSc International MSc Finance BSc Accountancy &Business & Management Business & Management Controlling

Pieter Tiddens Robbert Pels Tim Jokhorst Ruud SchrijverBSc Bedrijfskunde MSc International MSc International BSc Bedrijfskunde Financial Management Financial Management

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The International Financial Program Board 2013

F.l.t.r. : Liselle Lobo Chairman MSc Finance Koen Seebus Commercial relations BSc Bedrijfskunde Tom Ruiter Commercial relations BSc Bedrijfseconomie Järvin van Veen PR & logistics BSc Accountancy & Controlling Emma Molenaar Commercial relations BSc Economics


Board of Recommendation

Dhr. P. Zwetsloot

Unitmanager Emerging and Distant Market of the Department for International Business

Dhr. M. Elamparuthi

Business Developer at VTTI

Prof. Dr. D.M. Swagerman

Professor at the University of Groningen

Dhr. W. de Boer

Ambassador Panama

Prof. Dr. D. De Waard

Professor at the University of Groningen

Partner Ernst & Young Accountants


Academic Supervisors

dr. N. Brunia, ing. Field/Discipline: Finance Economics, General Engineering Marine

prof. dr. D.M. Swagerman Field/Discipline: Accounting Management Business Organization Studie prof. dr. J.W. Velthuijsen Field/Discipline: Accounting Finance Energy Sustainability

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Main Partners Risk

Tel: +31 (0)50-363 73 06

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.riskifp.nl

Financial Study Association Risk

Landleven 5

5414.0040

P.O. Box 800

9700 AV Groningen, The Netherlands

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Bedrijfsbrochure IFP Acquisitie