Highland Corporate advised a sports organisation on the analysis of variables relating to its youth academy and player training costs.

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We advised a top-division football club (*) in the analysis of certain variables related to its youth academy and player training costs, as well as in the preparation of conclusions based on such analysis. The club competes in the first division, participates in official professional sporting competitions at both national and international levels, and promotes and develops grassroots football.

(*) Name not disclosed for confidentiality reasons.

Highland Corporate acted as exclusive advisor to a football club.
2019

Highland Corporate advised a sports organisation on the analysis of variables relating to its youth academy and player training costs.

BACKGROUND

The entity has been commissioned by the board of directors to conduct an independent analysis of the club’s investment in player development, specifically in the following aspects:
Based on accounting information, differentiate:
1. Income and expenses related to the First Team
2. Income and expenses related to the Youth Team, distinguishing between:
2.1: Professional (or with professional potential): Includes teams that include the best players who have been selected to receive more specialized training and advance to the Club’s First Team.
2.2: Social: Includes teams with boys and girls who wish to play sports. The Club invests in training for these teams with the aim of fostering social support for the Club and promoting its brand by creating fans.

Determine the amount invested by the club during the indicated period for each of the players from the professional youth team who have reached the Club’s First Team.

Estimate the allocation of the amount calculated in the previous section for each player in the professional youth academy per season.

TRANSACTION

The organization has relied on Highland Corporate to provide a differentiated approach based on financial analysis and accounting methodology. The results have provided a management tool for the club’s decision-making in various areas, establishing a regular system for updating the implemented system and the results obtained to contribute value to the organization’s management.