This accredited course (SAQA ID 116362) covers the legislative arrangements for procuring Property, Plant and Equipment, as well as the financing of those items via long term loans. Weighted average cost of capital, refinancing of long term loans and GRAP 17 is applied. It explores the differences between term loans and leases. Training format includes face-to-face, blended and online learning. Facilitator Deon van der Westhuizen has more than 30 years experience in the municipal space and long term relationships with the University of Stellenbosch School for Public Leadership, and Next Step Academy. He served on several turnaround initiatives and is the originator of MuniRatingSA. He is an international speaker on issues of governance, risk and compliance.